Australia has boldly declared that the world will follow its lead after Meta began limiting teens’ access to certain content on its platforms. This pioneering step aims to protect young users in the face of growing global concern. (Reuters)
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Australia’s bold new social media ban targets harmful content head-on, requiring platforms to remove flagged posts within hours. The BBC breaks down what this means for users and companies-in just 60 seconds!
Australia is set to take a bold leap in protecting its youth by banning social media use for children under 16. This groundbreaking legislation will compel platforms to rigorously enforce age restrictions and dramatically enhance digital safety measures, creating a safer online world for young users like never before
Popular streaming platform Twitch will soon be included in the new social media ban aimed at users under 16, regulators have revealed. This crucial move aims to enhance online safety for young Australians and foster a more secure digital space
Google warns that Australia’s new social media ban for under-16s faces significant enforcement challenges. The tech giant highlights the difficulties in reliably verifying users’ ages and successfully blocking access, raising serious questions about the law’s real-world effectiveness
The Supreme Court has rejected conservative activist Laura Loomer’s attempt to sue social media giants over her bans, decisively affirming these platforms’ power to control and moderate content, reports USA Today
Australia’s social media ban has sparked powerful backing at the United Nations, fueling a worldwide debate on digital regulation and online safety. This daring move highlights growing global concerns about the spread of misinformation and harmful content across the internet
A new report reveals that although enforcing Australia’s social media ban for under-13s is achievable, it faces major challenges-from privacy concerns to the risk of driving children toward unregulated platforms
Australia has taken a bold leap forward in protecting its youth by expanding social media restrictions to now include YouTube. This powerful new initiative aims to shield children from harmful online content and set a new standard for digital safety like never before