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submitted 2 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

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A YouGov poll revealed that 77% of Germans support banning social media for those under 16, similar to a new Australian law.

The survey found that 82% believe social media harms young people, citing harmful content and addiction.

In Australia, the law fines platforms up to AUD 49.5 million (€30.5M) for allowing under-16s to create accounts, with enforcement trials set before implementation next year. Critics

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[-] douglasg14b@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Side note.

Social media is now a theater of war, with adults and children alike being the weapons created by way of social media propaganda.

Children, who are the most likely to be affected and manipulated, who are also primary targets due to said vulnerabilities should be excluded from these platforms for this reason alone.

This is a problem that's growing at a scale to affect entire countries. Countries with populations vulnerable to social media targeting propaganda, astroturfing, and manipulation are vulnerable on the world stage.

Making this a growing national security concern for any country.

[-] Roflmasterbigpimp@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

True! That’s why I hate TikTok and Instagram so much. From my experience, these are the two worst offenders.

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