Australia teen social media ban has little impact - study (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia's social media ban for under 16s had limited impact as teenagers found ways to circumvent the restrictions, according to a study.

• Australia banned under 16s from social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to protect against online bullying and predatory algorithms
• Underage users circumvented the ban by using fake accounts, private browsers, or accounts registered to older people
• Researchers found little evidence that the ban significantly reduced social media use among teenagers