Australia is now enforcing a world-first ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16, compelling platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat to verify ages and remove underage users. The move has sparked a global conversation about online harms, parental responsibility, and how far governments should go in regulating digital spaces for young people.

As countries watch to see what works and what doesn’t, Singapore faces its own questions about balancing youth safety, privacy and practical enforcement.

Professor Gemma Calvert, Neuroscientist and Professor of Marketing at Nanyang Business School, and Deputy Director of NTU’s Centre for Marketing Technologies joins the Breakfast Show to unpack  what Australia’s approach signals about the evolving conversation around youth and technology, and what insights other countries may take from this moment

Australia is now enforcing a world-first ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16, compelling platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat to verify ages and remove underage users. The move has sparked a global conversation about online harms, parental responsibility, and how far governments should go in regulating digital spaces for young people.
As countries watch to see what works and what doesn&rsquo;t, Singapore faces its own questions about balancing youth safety, privacy and practical enforcement.
Professor Gemma Calvert, Neuroscientist and Professor of Marketing at Nanyang Business School, and Deputy Director of NTU&rsquo;s Centre for Marketing Technologies joins the Breakfast Show to unpack&nbsp; what Australia&rsquo;s approach signals about the evolving conversation around youth and technology, and what insights other countries may take from this moment

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.