Australia is implementing the world's first comprehensive ban for children under 16, with more than one million accounts set to be deactivated on Wednesday as the landmark legislation takes effect.

The sweeping ban affects major platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat and Reddit. Tech companies are now responsible for enforcement and must take reasonable steps to ensure users under 16 cannot create new accounts.

Companies face significant financial penalties for non-compliance, with fines reaching up to $32 million for serious or repeated breaches of the new regulations.

Supporters of the legislation argue that the ban will protect children from addictive social media platforms and predatory algorithms designed to keep young users engaged for extended perio

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