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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Social media companies argue Australia’s under-16 ban undermines business models reliant on unrestricted, frictionless user onboarding.
Australia's Social Media Ban: A Test Case for the World
Australia has approved a social media ban for children under 16, marking a significant regulatory stance against Big Tech. The law includes hefty fines for violations and seeks to protect youth mental health.
Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.
Australia to get social media platforms to support news industry
Australia's labour government unveiled a new scheme this Thursday that would tax social media platforms if they fail to agree to compensate local media publishers. The plan is meant to provide support to an industry that has lost hundreds of jobs and seen advertising revenue dwindle.
Social media giants will now be forced to pay for Australian news
Social media giants will be forced to pay Australian media companies for journalism under a revised news media bargaining code announced today.
Social media giants set to pay for Australian news
The Australian government has announced a news bargaining incentive, meaning social media giants must strike new deals and pay media companies for news content in a bid to maintain public interest journalism.
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