Australia is the first country to take such sweeping action, but many countries, including the United States, are considering age-gating social media in similar ways. “We know the world will be watching,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a September speech at the United Nations.

The US is seeking to significantly expand its vetting of social media accounts for people who want to enter the country. In 2019, during President Donald Trump’s first term, the US imposed a requirement that visa applicants disclose their social media accounts.

Social media influencer Tucker Genal has died, according to a joint Instagram post from his brothers Carson Genal and Connor Genal on Monday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that Tucker Genal died by suicide on Dec.

Research shows that social media has a mixed effect on self-esteem. Connecting with others makes us feel good, but comparing ourselves to idealised content can hurt us.

Paris-based social discovery platform, which just transitioned to serving only users 18 and older, uses technology not to feed you content but to connect you with actual people in real time.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas told CNN’s Jake Tapper his country’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 is about protecting them from addictive algorithms, asking: “What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen here by delaying kids’ access to social media?

Fox News poll reveals 64% of voters support banning social media for children under 16, with Republicans leading at 73% and Democrats at 58% approval.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed a groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16 as families taking back power from tech giants

Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents and child advocates but criticised by major technology companies and free-speech advocates.

TikTok, Instagram and other major social media platforms will automatically come under Malaysia’s laws starting Jan. 1, part of a government push to shield children from online harms and strengthen platform accountability.

In 2025, social media feeds everywhere have been dominated by gimmicky, catchy and sometimes controversial diet hacks. Some, like upping fibre intake or a post-meal stroll, are grounded in sound advice.

Experts said the lack of specifics about what the reviews would specifically entail has left immigration attorneys unsure how to advise clients.