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Big Tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
Big Tech corporations hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying the law was "rushed" through parliament.
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, schools and other governments have attempted with varying degrees of success: keeping kids off social media until they turn 16.
Why Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Alarms Big Tech
Social media companies argue Australia’s under-16 ban undermines business models reliant on unrestricted, frictionless user onboarding.
Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.
Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids
Australia’s lawmakers have voted to ban those under the age of 16 from using social media—even if their parents are okay with it. On Friday morning, Australia’s House of Representatives approved the bill with bipartisan support,
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
Australia should delay social media ban for children under 16, Big Tech says
The legislation would impose fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) on platforms for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts.
Australia's social media ban for under 16s divides opinion, draws Big Tech flak
Under the law, platforms such as Metas Instagram and Facebook, as well as TikTok, must block minors from logging in or face penalties of up to A$ 49.5 million. A trial to determine enforcement methods will commence in January,
'I will still use it' vows youth, as Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the government says is world-leading, but which tech giants like TikTok argue could push young people to "darker corners of the internet".
Australia's Social Media Ban: A Test Case for the World
Australia has approved a social media ban for children under 16, marking a significant regulatory stance against Big Tech. The law includes hefty fines for violations and seeks to protect youth mental health.
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Australia's Groundbreaking Social Media Ban for Children Under 16: A Controversial Move
Australia has set one of the strictest regulations against Big Tech by banning social media access for children under 16, ...
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Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could it work in the US?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts say could accomplish something that parents, ...
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A Flawed Ultimatum to Big Tech Is Better Than Nothing
Australia's under-16 social media ban has reverberated around the world. The US hasn’t passed federal law aimed at digital ...
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