Australia Teen Social Media Ban Has Had Little Impact, Say Researchers

Researchers in Australia have found that the nation's ban on social media access for under-16s has had minimal effect on teenagers' online habits. This evaluation marks one of the first looks at the impact of these pioneering measures. While the intent behind the ban was to protect young users from harmful online content, the findings suggest that teens are still finding ways to engage with social media. This raises questions about the effectiveness of such regulations in achieving their intended goals.