Australia nears social media ban for children

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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 passes first-ever social media ban for people under 16
Australia has passed a first-ever social media ban for youth, barring children under the age of 16 from using the platforms. The Australian Senate passed the legislation Thursday night with
Australia Bans Elon Musk's X, TikTok, Other Social Media, for Under-16s
The new law will deliver a message to tech companies to "clean up their act," the country's prime minister has said.
Social Media Is Now Banned for Children Under 16 in Australia
Social media has become an almost-important part of everyone’s life, especially kids. Be it tweens or teens, most children spend hours on social media, using the platforms to connect with their friends or post content.
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.
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New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies
Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says
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
Australia PM to challenge Musk on social media ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Sunday he was prepared to lock horns with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media. Albanese hailed the parliament's Thursday passage of landmark legislation requiring social media firms to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young teens from having accounts.
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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 ...