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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Vinay Patel

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Twitch blocked for under 16s in australia experts warn of mental and social harm - Caught on Camera

In a pioneering move to protect youth mental health, Australia has enforced a minimum age of sixteen for accessing Twitch and nine other key social media platforms. (Credit: Pexels)

Australia has officially blocked access to the popular streaming platform Twitch for users under 16. This decisive action comes amidst growing concern over the platform's potential negative influence on young people.

As this restriction takes effect, child safety experts are issuing strong warnings about the potential for both mental and social harm that prolonged exposure to such unfiltered content can cause.

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