Tech Companies Expected to Challenge Australian Law Banning Social Media Use by Kids

The law requiring social media users to be at least 16 will apply to platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, X and Meta's Facebook and Instagram.

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect Soon. Expect Lots of Legal Challenges

Australia will implement the world's first ban on people under the age of 16 using social media later this year—a law that includes fines of over $30 million for non-compliance and is likely to prompt ...
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'A threat to creative expression and social progress': Advocacy groups respond to Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label

Games Roblox changes policies on 'romantic and sexual content' and promises better moderation on the way as Louisiana AG repeats assertion that the platform 'is a breeding ground for sex predators' ...
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Roblox Locks Down Gray-Area Games: Know the Real Story

Overview Roblox shuts down gray-area games, enforcing ratings to protect younger players and align with global child safety standards.Discover why Roblox is loc ...
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Not all fun and games: Amid tech advancements, experts share how children can be kept safe

Behind the bright screens of games and AI chat lurk predators and addictive traps. Experts share how parents can protect children from these pitfalls ...
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Self-assess ahead of social media ban, says Australian eSafety Commissioner

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is urging large online platforms to figure out if they’re affected by the nation’s incoming age restrictions on social media.