New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies

Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. The ban, which will not take effect for at least 12 months, could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m) if they don't comply.

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban,

Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.

The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent young children from holding accounts.

Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16, one of the world's toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. Here is what Australia, European countries, and tech companies have been doing to regulate children's access to social media.

Mark SooHoo, an advocate for Wait Until 8th, joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss Australia banning social media for children under 16 and the Wait Until 8th pledge.

Recently, a proposed law in Australia surprised the tech industry. Lawmakers filed a bill to ban under-16s from accessing social media platforms. Shortly after, the law banning teens from social media platforms was passed,

Australians are reacting with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the government says is world-leading.

NYU School of Medicine associate professor Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil shares her perspective on Australia’s move to ban social media for children younger than 16 on ‘Fox News Live.’