Albanese: Australia 'takes back control' with teen social media ban

• Australian PM Anthony Albanese hailed a new law banning social media for teens under 16, stating Australia has "taken control back" from tech giants.
• The world-first law, effective December 9, 2025, requires tech companies to remove accounts for under-16s or face fines, impacting hundreds of thousands of adolescents.
• Platforms included in the ban are Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, Twitch, and YouTube, though some apps like Roblox and WhatsApp remain exempt.
• Tech companies, including Meta and X, are complying, but Meta warns the ban could push teens to less regulated, less safe platforms.

Why It Matters: Australia's social media ban for teens impacts youth and challenges tech giants globally.