OriginalSourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished23:00 UTCSourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished23:00 UTC
“Australia's under-16 social media ban faces enforcement challenges”
“Australia placed restrictions on social media for under-16s. But the government says Big Tech is dragging its feet on compliance — and many teens are still on the platforms.”
Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces enforcement challenges
Key points
- Australia imposed restrictions on social media platforms for users under 16.
- Enforcement challenges include platforms not consistently verifying ages.
- In three months, 10-15 year olds with accounts dropped about 20%.
- Legal challenges argue the ban infringes political communication rights.
- eSafety commissioner notes limited compliance and calls the ban a global test case.
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