Social media companies slam Australia's under-16 ban
Friday, 29 November 2024 () Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rush job littered with "many unanswered…
Australian lawmakers have passed landmark rules to ban under 16s from social media, approving one of the world's toughest crackdowns on popular sites like Facebook, Instagram and X. The legislation ordering social media firms to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young teens from having accounts was...
In a world-first move, Australia has passed a law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The law, which was approved by parliament..
After a period of intense public and political debate, Australia has approved laws that will ban anyone under the age of 16 from using social media. While the... betanews
The ban could impact Australia’s relations with the U.S., where many Big Tech companies are based Daily Caller Also reported by •IndiaTimes •SeekingAlpha
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Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids, and other countries... 9to5Mac
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