Australia recently tried something that had never been done before. They passed a law to stop children under 16 from using social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. The goal was to keep kids safe online.

But right now, the plan is not working very well. New data shows that teenagers are still using these apps just as much as they were before the ban started.

Experts say kids are finding ways to get around the rules. Many teens are using tools to hide their location or just using the apps when they think no one is looking. Because of this, some people are calling the law a failure.

Tech companies, like the ones that own TikTok and Instagram, are now under a lot of pressure. The Australian government says these companies could face huge fines if they don't find a way to actually block the kids.

Some lawmakers are now making "bombshell" calls, which is just a fancy way of saying they are demanding big, sudden changes to how the law works. They want these apps to be much stricter about checking how old their users are.

For now, the ban is causing a lot of confusion. Parents are frustrated, the tech companies are being threatened with big bills, and the kids are still scrolling through their feeds.

Source: Business Insider