Meta blocks Australian teens from social media
Tech giant Meta will begin removing under-16s from Facebook, Instagram and Threads as Australia's world-first age ban takes effect December 10. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking updates.
Tech giant Meta will begin removing under-16s from Facebook, Instagram and Threads as Australia's world-first age ban takes effect December 10. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking updates.
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