Bluesky enforces age checks to comply with Australia's under-16s social media ban – and reverses Mississippi's block

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• Bluesky enforces age checks to comply with Australia's social media ban
• The social media service also reverses restrictions in Mississippi
• All under-16s in Australia are banned from using social media

Bluesky has become the latest platform to be impacted by Australia's under-16s social media ban. In a surprising turn, the platform has enforced age checks for all new users despite not being compelled to do so by the legislation.