Australia is set to become the first democratic country to ban children from using social media, a move driven by growing concerns about teen mental health. With other countries considering similar laws, Reddit is rolling out global teen safety protections, not just changes limited to Australia.
Under the new measures, users under 18 will get a safer version of Reddit with stricter chat controls, no ad personalization or sensitive ads, and no access to NSFW content. Reddit will also introduce stronger age-verification processes in Australia, signaling a broader shift toward tighter protections for teenage users worldwide.
Source: 9to5Mac
