Australia implemented a world-first social media ban, prompting similar regulatory signals from Spain and Malaysia, while Apple briefed politicians.
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Australia implemented a world-first social media ban, prompting similar regulatory signals from Spain and Malaysia, while Apple briefed politicians.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Canada observes similar social media bans in Austria and Denmark.1 source
- Albanese introduced world-first legislation on social media use, and Stanford circulated papers regarding its implementation.Sub-event
Australia implemented a world-first social media ban, spurring similar regulatory efforts globally.1 source
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The entities involved
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Instagram
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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Apple Inc.
American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024