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Social media bans for minors have been making the rounds internationally. Now, Congress is looking to follow that lead.
In November, Australia imposed a sweeping ban on social media for users under 16 years old. The ban holds social media companies responsible for enforcing age restrictions on their sites and prohibits minors under that age limit from using those platforms or creating new accounts.
The law doesn’t name specific apps or websites, but companies could face fines of up to $32 million if they violate the ban.
How are social media bans like Australia’s enforced? And what would it take to pass similar measures in the U.S.?
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