Global Youth Social Media Bans: Technically dubious, lock out young people from technology

Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is interviewed on The News Forum on the global push for age-gates on social media and youth social media bans.

The bans in Australia, Turkey, and Malaysia have proven to be technically dubious, threaten online speech, and lock young people out of future technology and social opportunities. There are better ways to address our social angst with technology and our devices.

June 18, 2026