Social media companies have criticized the bill and the speed at which it was passed.

“This demonstrates the lack of evidence underpinning the legislation and suggests this was a predetermined process.”

Snap said there were many unanswered questions about how the law would be implemented.

Australia bans under-16s from using social media – platforms criticize decision

There are also those who believe the ban is the wrong route to take.

In January last year, Seattle schoolssuedsocial media companies for causing a “mental health crisis” among children.

Over 40 states did thesame thinglast October.

The US Surgeon General even called fortobacco-stylehealth warnings to be shown on the platforms.

The researchers said they looked for a smoking gun linking tech with mental well-being but found no conclusive evidence.