Here's Why
Here's Why
Bloomberg
Here's Why Social Media Bans Are Driving Change
11 minutes Posted Jul 17, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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In 2025, Australia introduced a world-first ban on under-16s accessing social media. At least a dozen other countries are planning similar measures, backed by parents worried about the harmful effects platforms can have on their children. While the effectiveness of age-related bans is still unclear, policymakers are stepping up pressure on tech companies. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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