Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access

The social media accounts of Australians aged under-16 must be deactivated, with companies facing fines for not complying.

Rage bait: The psychology behind social media's angriest posts

"Rage bait" has been named the word of the year by the Oxford University Press. It means social media content that is designed to create a strong and negative reaction.
Time

9 Ways to Reset Your Relationship With Social Media

Emma Lembke joined Instagram when she was 12. The last of her friend group to sign up, she had sensed the appeal of the app in the gazes of friends; people who used to look at her now looked at their ...

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

A world-first ban on major social media platforms for children under the age of 16 goes into effect in Australia on Wednesday. And regulators, parents and teenagers around the globe are watching ...
Nature

Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists

Researchers will study the effects of the policy on young people’s mental health, social interactions and political ...