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AUSTRALIAN SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FAILS TO STOP TEENS

More than 80% of Australian teenagers continued using social media three months after the country's ban took effect, according to a study of 408 teens. Inadequate age verification checks allowed minors to circumvent the restrictions.

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A study of 408 teens in Australia finds 80%+ were still using social media three months after a ban came into force, citing inadequate age verification checks (Anna Bawden/The Guardian)

Anna Bawden / The Guardian: A study of 408 teens in Australia finds 80%+ were still using social media three months afte…

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Australia's social media ban may not be that effective, study finds

A study finds that Australia's social media ban hasn't been that effective due to self-declared age verification checks.

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