What is known about the ban on social networks for children under the age of 16 – World

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit will have a year to implement tools to limit access for children, after which the law will come into force.

The ban on social networks for children under the age of 16 was adopted by the Senate of Australia – a country that will soon become the first in the world with such a law.

The Australian Senate passed a law limiting children's access to social networks

The Associated Press writes about it.

According to the innovations, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit and other social networks will be forced to ban access to children under 16 or face a fine of up to 50 million Australian dollars (33 million US dollars).

34 senators voted for the ban, and 19 voted against. The House of Representatives on Wednesday also voted for the legislation with strong support, 102 to 13.

While the process of approving the opposition's amendments continues, it is called…