WASHINGTON, D.C. – Children across Australia woke up today with no access to social media thanks to the country's first digital ban. This week, lawmakers in Washington are watching this closely, with some recommending the U.S. follow suit.

No other nation has taken such a sweeping measure, and depending on the results of the tough new law, Australia could see others quickly join its effort.

The measure blocks children under the age of 16 from accessing 10 platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok. It's goal is to shelter kids from addictive algorithms, online predators, and digital bullies.

In the U.S., Senators Dick Durbin and John Cornyn are showing interest.

"I think protecting children is an avenue that should be pursued. And I won't rule out some sort

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