Countries protect children from social media dangers

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Court cases this week show social media is bad for young people. The United States needs better laws to stop these harms.

People hope new federal laws will make social media safer for kids. The Kids Online Safety Act wants to protect children on many websites.

Australia was the first country to ban social media for kids under 16. Companies can get big fines if young children have active accounts.

Brazil started a new law to shield children from harmful online content. Indonesia will also ban social media for children younger than 16 years old.

Spain and France plan to limit social media access for young teenagers. Denmark and the UK consider similar rules to protect kids online.

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What do court cases this week show about social media?

They show that social media is bad for young people.

What is the Kids Online Safety Act?

It wants to protect children on many websites.

Which countries are banning social media for kids under 16?

Australia, Brazil, and Indonesia are banning social media for kids under 16.

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