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Meta Concerned At Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s
- Meta has criticised the Australian government for rushing the social media ban without considering the evidence and voices of young people.
- Both houses of the Australian parliament have approved the world's first social media ban for under-16s, involving fines of up to AUD 50m for companies who fail to prevent minors using their services.
- Enforcement of the social media ban may not be straightforward, since some youths have publicly admitted lying about their age on tech platforms.
- Tech giants including TikTok have said the law could push young users to darker corners of the internet, while human rights groups and mental health advocates have warned the policy may marginalise young Australians.
- Australia may not be the only country exploring legislation to restrict social media for minors - the UK has said a ban is on the table while the French education minister has expressed her desire to adopt the ban.
- Most social media companies have said they will comply with the ban, but expressed concerns about enforcement and its potential impact.
- Meta said the task now turns to ensuring productive consultation on all rules associated with the bill and a technically feasible outcome that does not place a burden on parents and teens.
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