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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.
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 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 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.
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.
Australia passes social media minimum age law, cracking down on app use by kids under 16
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 Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s
The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent young children from holding accounts.
Australia PM Albanese says Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban,
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. Experts say it 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.
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 wants to lead the big tech crackdown
Mr Albanese’s government believes that it is so bad for adolescent health that it should be treated no differently from ...
devdiscourse
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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, ...
Opinion
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Opinion
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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