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Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday.
The government is overhauling Australia's social media laws. So what will actually change?
The "Digital Duty of Care" has the potential to be the most meaningful change to online safety laws in Australian history — even if it doesn't exactly go viral, writes national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre.
Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide
This law would make platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X responsible for blocking those younger than 16 from signing on.
Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps
Australia announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media in an effort to curb addiction and protect mental health.
Online games should not be included in Australia’s social media ban – they are critical for kids’ social lives
Australia is set to ban kids under 16 from social media. Depending on the definition, online games with social features could be in the firing line – which would be detrimental.
Australia to Introduce Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia's government is legislating to introduce a ban on social media for children under 16, PM Anthony Albanese announced.
Australia to ban children from using social media
Australia plans to introduce legislation that would ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media due to concerns about safety.
Australia to legislate ‘world-leading’ social media ban for children under 16
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government says is world-leading.
Australia to force social media giants to protect users from online harm
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday.
Australia could ban social media for under 16’s
Australia is planning to ban social media for all children under the age of 16. If the ban were to be passed, it would make Australia the first country in the world to impose such a rule. Their Government have said it is acting to guarantee children’s safety online.
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Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it ... parental consent and age verification should ...
Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16
The legislation will be introduced in Parliament during its final two weeks in session this year, which begin on Nov. 18.
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Australia will impose a 'digital duty of care' on tech companies to reduce online harm
In an escalation of its battle with big tech, the federal government has announced it plans to impose a "digital duty of care ...