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4.7 million social media accounts closed

Is a social media ban for teens the answer?

Almost five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been deactivated or removed, according to the government.

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Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban

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Australia Social Media Ban Hits 4.7 Million Teen Accounts in First Month

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UK ministers draw up options for ban on social media for children

UK ministers are drawing up options for restricting children’s use of social media, including a full ban on the use of apps.

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Millions of social media accounts deactivated since Australia’s under-16 ban, says Albanese

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4.7M social media accounts removed under Australia's new youth ban

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Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Under Australian law, Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube and Twitch face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars ($33.2 million) if they fail to take reaso...

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Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia

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Ofsted chief backs Australia-style social media ban for children

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Our Brains on Smartphones and Social Media

Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, cognitive performance, and behavior.

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AI overwhelm and algorithmic burnout: How 2026 will redefine social media

Tighter regulations, advancing AI integration, and a desire for greater authenticity will continue to re-shape what social media means in an increasingly disconnected world. View on euronews

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10 facts about teens and social media

For the latest survey data on social media and tech use among teens, see “Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025.” Public health experts, lawmakers and parents have cautioned about the effects of social media on America’s teens. But what do ...

After Helping Hundreds of Brands, These Are the Social Media Moves I Recommend in 2026

The social media landscape is changing fast — here's how brands can show up, get noticed and stay ahead this year.

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Some Trump administration social media posts mirror extremist rhetoric

While the posts are a small part of the administration’s overall social media presence, experts say they are clear references to white supremacist messaging.

Pew Research Center

Teens, Social Media and Mental Health

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center conducted an online survey of 1,391 U.S. teens and ...