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Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

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The Australian government recently passed legislation that bans social media for anyone under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the legislation for putting “the onus on social media platforms — not young people or their parents” — for protecting youth from online harms. Australia is... Read Full article on HadNews.com

Despite potential ban, TikTok shop still accessible in the U.S.

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In light of the potential ban on TikTok in the U.S., the popular social media platform's e-commerce feature, TikTok Shop, continues to thrive. The recent signing of a law by the president has raised concerns about the future of TikTok, but the shopping feature remains accessible and in full swing. Despite the uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future, Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein stand to benefit the most if the app is banned in the U.S. With TikTok Shop's increasing popularity, these companies could potentially fill the gap left by TikTok's absence and capture a larger share of the market. Bytedance, the parent company of Ti...... Read Full article on HadNews