The short version

Joshua Lowcock predicted on January 7, 2026: “Expect active debate in the U.S. as other countries look to follow Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 years old.” Verdict: Called it. Active debate in the U.S. regarding age restrictions and parental consent for minors' social media use, including state-level laws and federal discussions like KOSA, was ongoing by 2025-2026.…

Prediction by

Joshua Lowcock

On January 7, 2026

“Expect active debate in the U.S. as other countries look to follow Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 years old.”

Follow-up

Active debate in the U.S. regarding age restrictions and parental consent for minors' social media use, including state-level laws and federal discussions like KOSA, was ongoing by 2025-2026. This aligns with the prediction of 'active debate' as other countries consider similar bans.

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