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Social Media Platforms Removed 4.7 Million Accounts after Australia Banned Them for Children

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The Associated Press

16:24 JST, January 17, 2026

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.

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