By Will Guyatt, technology correspondent

The PM's confirmation of the social media ban comes as no surprise, thanks to media coverage over the hours and days before, but the inclusion of AI chatbots and gaming platforms shows that the term "Australia Plus" is well deserved, and the government appears committed to patching up some gaping holes in existing law.

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The Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, already feels prehistoric, despite only recently becoming law. As part of the social media ban, the new law will stop under-16s from accessing romantic or sexual chatbots.

With more young people turning........

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