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NZ’s floated social media ban for under‑16s could unite two groups that rarely agree

NZ’s floated social media ban for under‑16s could unite two groups that rarely agree

Support for banning social media among under-16s is growing. But a closer look reveals complex questions over privacy and digital inclusion.

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Alex Beattie

As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?

Social media bans suggest a resurgence of conservative values in our digital lives. But at what cost to young people’s autonomy, creativity and...

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Alex Beattie

10 reasons why banning social media for New Zealanders under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too

There is global interest in limiting social media access for young people. But the arguments for a ban for people under 16 don’t really stack up.

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Alex Beattie