2024-12-06
26 分钟Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. Tech companies could be fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m) if they don't comply. But as many parents know, keeping teenagers off social media is a challenge. So, can a ban like this really work? And how might it be implemented? In this episode, Lucy Hockings speaks to the BBC's cyber correspondent Joe Tidy and our correspondent in Australia, Katy Watson. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers: Richard Moran and Beth Timmins Sound engineer: Dafydd Evans Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas Senior news editor: Sara Wadeson
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Today.
Are teens in Australia about to get kicked off social media?
Parents across the world know this predicament.
Social media networks can be a huge part of teenage life, a place to speak to friends and join communities.
But it's also a place where harmful content can repeatedly impact young people.
So how can we keep our teens safe on these platforms?
With me today is the BBC cyber correspondent, Jo Tidy and our Australia correspondent joining us from Sydney, Katie Watson.
Hi to you both.