# Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact so far - Engadget

> Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact so far Nearly 22 percent of children are on Pinterest while there was "no statistically significant change" in AI chatbot use.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2227908/australia-social-media-ban-for-kids-under-16-impact-so-far/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6cc3a17af11b894b6b4979)
- **Published:** 2026-07-31
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
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