META Blocks Hundreds of Thousands of Teens As Australia Bets On Global Big-Tech Crackdown

Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media for users under 16, as platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat begin locking out thousands of accounts ahead of the new December 10 law. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says the move marks a global turning point in regulating Big Tech after years of incremental changes failed. With hefty fines and strict compliance checks starting immediately, the world is watching to see whether this bold step becomes an international model for online child safety.