Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying the law was "rushed" through parliament. Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday.
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Australia passes social media ban for children younger than 16
NYU School of Medicine associate professor Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil shares her perspective on Australia’s move to ban social media for children younger than 16 on ‘Fox News Live.’
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Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors logging in or fac
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Australia bans kids under 16 from having social media accounts
The Prime Minister of Australia said the country “delivered on its commitment to support parents and protect young people by setting a minimum
Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids
Australia's lawmakers have voted to ban those under the age of 16 from using social media—even if their parents are okay with it. On Friday morning, Australia’s house of representatives approved the bill with bipartisan support,
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