Australia to strengthen world-first social media ban for young people
Australia says it will strengthen its world-first social media ban for young people as a priority, amid concerns that the powers behind the landmark laws are not strong enough. The move would tighten rules aimed at keeping minors off major social media platforms.
The Australian government says it will strengthen its world-first social media ban for young people as a priority, citing concerns that the powers behind the landmark laws may not be strong enough.
Australia drew global attention with legislation aimed at restricting access to major social media platforms for people under a certain age. The government says the measures are designed to improve children's safety online and respond to worries about the effects of social media on young users.
How the rules will be enforced, and how platforms will verify users' ages, remains a subject of debate. Technology companies and digital-rights advocates have raised questions about the practical impact and privacy implications of the approach. Other countries are watching Australia's experience closely as they weigh similar restrictions of their own.
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