ban

3 briefs

conflict 2026-04-22

Governments Are Banning Teens From Social Media. The Evidence Says It Won't Work.

Australia's under-16 ban, Canada's Liberal resolution, Missouri's new law, Indonesia's crackdown. A global wave of social media age restrictions is building. Every expert says enforcement will fail.

power 2026-04-16

Five Countries, One Law They Cannot Write

Canada, Australia, the EU, and multiple US states are all trying to ban social media for minors. None of them know how to enforce it.

ethics 2026-04-12

The Under-16 Consensus

The US House, Canada's Liberal Party, Australia's eSafety regulator, and Massachusetts have all moved this week to restrict or ban children's social media use. The policy idea has gone global. The implementation gap is enormous.