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PolicyOctober 1, 2026, 14:12

Anika Wells named to Time100 rising stars list for under-16 social media ban

Australia's communications minister Anika Wells has been named one of Time magazine's most influential rising stars for her work on the country's under-16 social media ban and efforts to regulate big tech. She is now working on a digital duty of care framework letting users opt out of algorithmic feeds.

Anika Wells named to Time100 rising stars list for under-16 social media ban
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