As Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption
The Australian government is planning to introduce a ban on social media access for teenagers under the age of 16. In response, major tech companies like Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat are running ads and organizing events to argue that their platforms are safe for children and should be exempt from the legislation. The social services minister, Tanya Plibersek, has stated that the government will not be "bullied out of taking action" by the social media giants. The government is expected to announce which platforms will be included in the ban imminently, as the legislation is set to come into effect in December. The debate highlights the ongoing concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and the challenges of regulating the digital landscape to protect vulnerable users.
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