Bill Gates says ban on under-16s using social media is likely a ‘smart thing’

Bill Gates has discussed Australia’s looming ban on social media for under-16s - (AP)

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said that it is probably “smart” to ban all under-16s from social media.

Amid widespread concern about the impact of social media, Australia’s parliament voted last month to ban all under-16s from such technology platforms, marking one of the world’s strictest measures against internet use for minors.