Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Denmark is planning to implement severe restrictions on social media access for young people, following Australia's recent enactment of a ban on social media for children under 16. This initiative aims to address concerns regarding the impact of social media on youth mental health and safety.

Tourists traveling to the United States will be required to disclose their social media activity from the past five years under a new plan proposed by the Trump administration. This requirement will affect nationals from 42 countries, including key allies such as Britain, France, Australia, Germany, and Japan, who currently do not need a visa to enter the US.

Australia has enacted a ban on social media for children under the age of 16, set to take effect next month. This decision comes amid a legal challenge from a rights advocacy group questioning the constitutionality of the legislation. The Australian government aims to enhance youth safety online through this unprecedented measure.

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has called for a ban on social media access for children under 16 in the U.S., urging the country to adopt similar measures to those recently implemented in Australia. Emanuel emphasized the importance of adult guidance over algorithmic influence in raising adolescents.

Australia has announced a ban on social media for children under 16, claiming it will be the world's 'first domino' in addressing youth safety online. This legislation is set to take effect next month, despite facing a legal challenge from a rights advocacy group questioning its constitutionality.