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New social media app to be banned

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New social media app to be banned

A streaming platform popular with gamers has become the latest platform to be banned for Australians under the age of 16, ahead of December 10.

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Aussie star opens up about ‘horrible’ online abuse

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Aussie star opens up about ‘horrible’ online abuse

Paralympic gold medallist Rowan Crothers supports Australia’s social media ban – revealing for the first time how relentless online bullying as a teenager left him isolated and struggling with his mental health.

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Parents warned of social media ban chaos

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Parents warned of social media ban chaos

Aussie families are being warned to prepare as teens face withdrawal-like symptoms when the under-16 social media ban begins.

Real talk about teens’ social media ban

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Real talk about teens’ social media ban

Bans don’t solve everything – kids will find a way around it. The truth is, screens are a natural part of their lives now, so here’s what to do.

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‘Ask questions’: Guide to chatting with kids about social media ban

‘Ask questions’: Guide to chatting with kids about social media ban

Tens of thousands of teens are about to lose access to the thing they love the most – so how can you help them handle it?

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The ‘digital honey pots’ that try to keep children online for longer

The ‘digital honey pots’ that try to keep children online for longer

AI chatbots for social platforms including Meta and TikTok are telling kids misleading information about the incoming under-16s social media ban.

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Government pressure has resulted in the blocking of Australian visitors from an AI nude image generating website which is based in the UK.

Notorious deepfake nude sites used by Aussie kids now blocked

The world’s most notorious deepfake nudifying web apps are no longer accessible in Australia, after the eSafety Commissioner threatened to take their UK parent company to court.

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Minister’s reality check for kids hoping to sneak around social media ban

Minister’s reality check for kids hoping to sneak around social media ban

Tech companies can detect fake ages and VPN tricks, the government has warned defiant teenagers, as a High Court bid seeks to overturn Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban.

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Bombshell move just weeks before Aussie social media ban

Bombshell move just weeks before Aussie social media ban

A landmark legal battle has erupted over Australia’s world-first social media ban.

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Busted by bouncers: Why fake IDs are a scam for schoolies

Busted by bouncers: Why fake IDs are a scam for schoolies

As hordes of schoolies descend on Australia’s party hubs, there’s one thing that’s a dead giveaway when 17-year-olds try to use supposedly “authentic” fake IDs bought online.

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Harvesting data from babies: Privacy warning on parenting apps

Harvesting data from babies: Privacy warning on parenting apps

Popular fertility, pregnancy and baby apps are able to access alarming amounts of personal data from parents and their kids, researchers have discovered.

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We put Snapchat’s AI bot to the test: What we found was shocking

We put Snapchat’s AI bot to the test: What we found was shocking

Comment: Alex and Daisy are not real teenagers – but they can prove real teens are being fed blatantly incorrect information on their favourite social media apps. Watch the video.

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Oh Snap: Minister issues ‘please explain’ over app’s AI chatbot

Oh Snap: Minister issues ‘please explain’ over app’s AI chatbot

Snapchat has been caught misleading teenagers about Australia’s upcoming social media ban through its AI chatbot, sparking concern from the Communications Minister and tech experts.

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Another nation follows Australia’s lead with social media ban

Another nation follows Australia’s lead with social media ban

The list of countries that are moving to protect children after Australia’s bold social media ban is growing. See what other countries are planning.

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