Picture this: kids under 16, roaming the digital wild west of social media—posting selfies, comparing snack choices, and sharing meme gold all while their parents breathe a sigh of relief. Well, not anymore.
Thanks to Australia’s bold move to ban social media for the under-16 crowd, Meta (you know, the folks behind Facebook and Instagram) has shed almost 550,000 accounts belonging to our pint-sized socialites.
In a shocking twist that even the plot of a K-drama couldn’t muster, Meta is not exactly shedding tears over this restriction. They’ve been upfront about their gripes, indicating that while they’ll comply with the law, they don’t entirely agree with it. I mean, who didn’t think it was a good idea to have kids on Facebook? Oh wait, everyone.
Looks like the days of kids outsmarting their parents by hiding behind digital avatars are officially over, at least in Oz. Time to figure out how to keep the rugrats entertained—maybe they’ll finally touch grass?
So, what’s this mean for the future of social media? Do we see a trend of more stateside bans, or is this just a blip in the matrix? Let’s hear your thoughts!
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