Link: Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds

Despite the Australian government's ban on minors under 16 using social media, over 80% of teenagers continued their usual engagement three months post-ban. The tech companies did not implement effective age verification systems, the internet regulator reported.

A study by eSafety noted a mismatch in reduced account ownership among children, which dropped from 52% to 42%.

However, platforms like YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok saw major declines in minor users.

This decline in account ownership did not reflect a decrease in social media usage among the affected age group.

Interestingly, the frequency of use among 10 to 15-year-olds remained steady.

Moreover, there was a notable decline in parental awareness of their children's social media habits. #

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