Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

Australia is set to ban social media for kids under 16, with platforms required to prevent underage users from signing up and deactivate existing accounts. This move aims to protect children from harmful online content like cyberbullying and grooming. The ban will be enforced by social media companies, facing fines for breaches, though critics express concerns about the effectiveness of age verification technologies and the potential impact on teens' online community. Other countries are also considering or have implemented similar measures to protect young users from harmful content on social media platforms.