Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s: A Bold Step America Should Watch Closely

In a decisive move that underscores the growing global concern over children’s safety online, Australia has officially published strict guidelines requiring social media companies to block users under the age of 16 starting December 10. This pioneering policy demands that tech giants like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok implement “reasonable measures” to detect and remove underage accounts—backed by potentially crushing fines exceeding $30 million for non-compliance.Is America Ignoring a Digital Threat to Our Youth?While Australia tackles this issue head-on, the United States lags behind with fragmented regulations and voluntary guidelines that have failed to protect millions of young Americans from harmful...