Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
Big Tech corporations on Friday 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 approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday.
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Commentary: Australia’s under-16 social media ban - a flawed ultimatum to Big Tech is better than nothing
Australia's blanket age ban has its imperfections, but forcing conversations to safeguard the next generation may be better than doing nothing, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
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 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, 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.
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 under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.
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.
Australia passed a law banning social media for kids under 16. Tech companies will need creative solutions to avoid $32 million fines.
Australia voted to ban social media for kids under 16. But how tech companies should comply with the new law remains a big question.
Social media ban for kids, first responders harassment: these laws go into effect Jan. 1
Here's what goes into effect as of Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. As of Jan. 1, no one in Florida under the age of 14 will be allowed to have a social media account. This controversial bill replaced one that Gov.
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 ...
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, ...