Australia responded with a mix of anger and relief on Friday to a new law banning social media use for children under 16. The government touts the measure as groundbreaking, while tech companies like TikTok warn it could drive young users to “darker corners of the internet.” Passed late Thursday after intense national debate, the legislation mandates social media platforms to block new accounts for those under 16 or face significant fines. It also enforces stricter age-verification for existing accounts
