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Social media’s under fire as the government pushes new rules to shield teens from harmful content — but critics fear it could pave the way for censorship. With ministers potentially deciding what counts as “harmful,” the debate is heating up, especially after the Communications Minister admits surprise at the backlash. She’s now open to letting Parliament define those terms. Meanwhile, fines of up to $100 million loom over tech giants who don’t comply, and users may soon get a choice: algorithmic feeds or simple chronological ones. All this comes after stricter laws already banned 16-and-under social media use — but with kids still finding workarounds, the pressure’s on to get these digital safety nets in place — even as free speech concerns simmer.

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