For Australia's youth, the social media landscape is becoming a rocky road, as the companies behind platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube begin to comply with the country's landmark and imminent new legislation banning social media for children and younger teens.

Those under 16 — or suspected to be in this age cohort — are likely starting to see pop-up notifications about their accounts being deactivated or put on hold until they become or can prove they are of age.

It's a bold effort at protecting youth from online harm that's being keenly watched worldwide.

But some critics have raised questions about the methods and technology being used, as well as whether this will truly make digital spaces safer.

Here's a quick look at how it's rolling out and the potential for

See Full Page