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Sweeping Social Media Ban Sparks Global Debate On Kids’ Online SafetyAustralia has taken a bold step to protect its youngest citizens online, enacting a world-first law that bans social media platforms from…Dec 3, 2024Dec 3, 2024
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How Social Media Fuels PolarizationIn the digital age, we find ourselves increasingly divided, not just by our beliefs and values, but by the very technologies designed to…Nov 17, 2024Nov 17, 2024
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