It's go time for the social media ban, and an AI reality show
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Social media ban for under-16s begins
Alice and Larissa explain the new world-first ban and what it aims to achieve for kids' online safety.
Wednesday, 10 December: It's go time for the social media ban; Ukraine revises the peace plan; The Reserve Bank looks ahead to 2026; And an AI reality show...
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