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Olaf Köller

German psychologist

  • Jun 24

    Australia doubles social media ban fines to A$99m after study shows 85% of teens still online

    Australia will double the maximum penalty for social media firms breaching its under-16 ban to A$99 million and give its online safety regulator new powers to compel evidence, as research reveals 85% of 12–15-year-olds still access platforms despite the world-first restriction.

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