Goa, Jan. 6 -- SIDDHARTH DESAI

Australia has become the first country in the world to enact a ban on social media for users under the age of 16. Starting now, children below that age will no longer be able to create new accounts, and ex isting profiles are being deacti vated to ensure compliance with this new regulation. The Austral ian government states that this move aims to protect young in dividuals from harmful content and to reduce various risks, such as cyber bullying, grooming and online addiction. This unprece dented step has ignited a global debate, particularly in countries now considering similar restric tions to safeguard their youth. Denmark has already an nounced plans to follow suit by banning social media access for thos...