Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. The ban, which will not take effect for at least 12 months, could see tech companies fined up to A$50m ($32.5m; £25.7m) if they don't comply.

Minors in Australia are already planning attempts to bypass the government ban on using social media. Companies managing platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat also criticize the new regulations.