Career-networking site LinkedIn has told Australian lawmakers it is too dull for kids to warrant its inclusion in a proposed ban on social media for under 16 year olds. "LinkedIn simply does not have content interesting and appealing to minors," the Microsoft-owned company said in a submission to an Australian senate committee.

An advocate for major social media platforms has told Australia’s Parliament that a plan to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed rather than being rushed to approval this week

Australia's proposal to ban under-16s from social media platforms is "rushed", social media companies claimed Tuesday, expressing "serious concerns" about potential unintended consequences.

Australia's parliament is looking at a law to stop anyone younger than 16 from using social media sites. I ordered a club sandwich from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's to see which popular chain does the classic sub justice.

Australia considers legislation to ban children under 16 from social media, sparking debate about online safety and industry regulation. DIGI urges de

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