Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media use for children younger than 16.

The move has divided public opinion there, but other countries are considering restrictions too.

What are the arguments for and against? Will the ban work?

Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault

Guests:

Charlotte Armitage – Psychologist who focuses on device use and child development

Kate Sim – Programme director of Children’s Online Safety and Privacy Research at the University of Western Australia

Adrian Monck – Senior adviser on artificial intelligence and technology