Over the past few months, several countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, ...

In this photo illustration, a man holds an iPhone screen displaying various social media and messaging apps in Bath, England, on Jan. 25, 2026. In this photo illustration, a man holds an iPhone screen ...

This week, Australia became the first country to ban children under the age of 16 from using most social-media platforms. Many teenagers in the country are furious, but for social scientists, the ...