Tech Companies Chide Australia’s Under 16 Social Media Ban

Social media companies say they want to work with the government to promote teen safety.

Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
Top stories - BBC News - November 7
Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches
World - Financial Times - November 21
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16

The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday
Families Battle Tech Giants as Australia Pushes for an Under-16 Social-Media Ban

The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.
World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8
Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

The Australian government said it would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures.
Top stories - NBC News - November 7
Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms ...
Tech - ABC News - November 7