Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Australia is set to implement a groundbreaking ban on children under sixteen creating social media accounts, aiming to reduce online pressures and risks. Starting December tenth, platforms must verify users ages using technologies like government IDs or video selfies, facing significant fines for breaches. Meta, parent of Facebook and Instagram, has already started closing teen accounts. While concerns remain about the effectiveness of these technologies, the government views this as a necessary step for child protection, with other countries closely watching. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.