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Australian social media ban started with call to act by politican's wife

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australian social media ban started with call to act by politican's wife

Frances Haugen's revelations about social media's impact on mental health, along with a book by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, prompted Australia's second-smallest state, South Australia, to take action against social media addiction in youths. South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas introduced a ban for social media use for those under 16, which quickly gained support and led to a nationwide ban. The move reflects the growing concern over the effects of social media on teenagers' mental health, and the legislation is seen as a milestone in addressing this issue globally. The ban will take effect one year after its passing.

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Australia revokes exemption to add YouTube to teen social media ban - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 29d ago

Australia revokes exemption to add YouTube to teen social media ban - The Economic Times

Australia has included YouTube in its social media ban for teenagers, previously exempting the site due to its educational use. The move addresses concerns over harmful content encountered by minors, sparking potential legal challenges from YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized protecting children from negative online impacts. YouTube disputes its classification as social media, highlighting its video-sharing nature. The ban, effective December, aims to enhance online safety for Australian children.

After Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

After Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it

Software testers hired by the Australian government to enforce a national teen social media ban will draw on their experience as parents to guide their study. The trial will involve approximately 1,200 randomly selected Australians and will test age-checking technology. The results of the trial, expected by mid-2025, will provide recommendations on reasonable steps tech platforms can take to prevent users under 16 from accessing social media. The approach taken by Australia could influence how other countries approach online age checks. The ban is driven by concerns about youth mental health and data collection.

Australia PM Albanese says Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australia PM Albanese says Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the country's social media ban on children under 16, in response to criticism from Elon Musk. Albanese accused Musk of pushing an agenda for the social platform, but indicated he was open to discussing the ban with him. The ban, which was approved late Thursday, is one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech and could strain Australia's relationship with the United States. The law requires tech giants to prevent minors from logging in or face hefty fines. Albanese emphasized the determination to implement the ban, which will take effect in a year.

Social media ban for children younger than 16 introduced in Australia's Parliament

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Social media ban for children younger than 16 introduced in Australia's Parliament

Australia's communications minister has proposed a new law that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, and Instagram. The aim is to safeguard children from harmful content. Platforms that fail to enforce this age restriction could be fined up to 50 million Australian dollars. The bill has received widespread political support. However, critics argue that the ban could isolate teenagers from their existing online networks. In addition to the social media ban, Australia is also exploring ways to prevent minors from accessing online pornography.

Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

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Livemint · 9m ago

Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Tech giants such as Meta, TikTok, and Google are criticizing proposed Australian legislation that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. The bill is facing opposition from the companies, who argue that the ban overlooks the practicality of age verification technology and raises concerns about privacy and mental health. Despite objections, the legislation is expected to become law soon, as it has support from both the center-left government and the center-right opposition.

Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows

A report by Australia's online safety regulator revealed that children in Australia are easily bypassing age limits set by social media platforms, despite an upcoming government ban for users under 16. The study found 80% of children aged eight to 12 use social media, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat being most popular. Social media companies primarily rely on self-declared ages, posing challenges for enforcing age restrictions ahead of the 2025 ban.

Australia ditches plans to fine tech giants for misinformation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australia ditches plans to fine tech giants for misinformation

Australia has abandoned plans to impose fines on social media companies for failing to combat the spread of misinformation. The country's communications minister, Michelle Rowland, announced that the proposed legislation, which included the power to fine tech companies up to 5% of their annual turnover for breaching online safety obligations, has been dropped due to opposition in the senate. The bill had faced criticism from figures such as Elon Musk, who likened the Australian government to "fascists". As part of its efforts to regulate tech giants, Australia is also set to introduce a nationwide social media ban for children under 16, with potential fines of over $30 million for non-compliance.

Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to internet

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to internet

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers rejected Elon Musk's claim that the government planned to control internet access for all Australians. The government recently introduced legislation that would fine social media platforms, including Elon Musk's company X Corp, if they allow children under 16 to have social media accounts. Chalmers stated that Musk's criticism was not surprising and that their priority was to protect children online. The legislation could be passed as early as next week, and Musk suggested it was a way to control internet access. The ongoing tension between the Australian government and Musk involves regulators' efforts to mitigate public harm caused by social media.

EU stalls probe into Musk's X amid US trade talks, FT reports - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

EU stalls probe into Musk's X amid US trade talks, FT reports - The Economic Times

The European Commission has paused its investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X for potentially breaching the Digital Services Act, amid ongoing trade discussions with the United States. Originally set to conclude before the summer break, the decision will now likely follow clarity from EU-US trade talks. Violations of the act could result in significant fines or an operating ban in Europe. The delay may impact the timeline for any enforcement actions.

Indonesia planning to ban goods transactions on social media

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indonesia planning to ban goods transactions on social media

Indonesia plans to ban goods transactions conducted on social media platforms under new trade regulations. Ecommerce sellers using predatory pricing on social media have been seen as a threat to offline markets in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Current trade regulations do not specifically cover direct transactions on social media, but revisions under consideration will explicitly ban such transactions. TikTok, with 2 million sellers in Indonesia, has expressed no plans for cross-border e-commerce in the country. Indonesia's e-commerce sector is expected to grow to $95 billion by 2025, driven by factors like increased digitalization.

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