Meta accuses Australian government of failing to consider young people’s voices with world-first social media ban
Meta accuses Australian government of failing to consider young people’s voices with world-first social media ban
One independent MP calls bill – which passed on Thursday – a ‘1970 solution for a 2024 problem’
Summary
Meta has criticized Australia’s new law banning under-16s from social media, claiming the government rushed it without considering young people’s perspectives or evidence.
The law, approved after a brief inquiry, imposes fines of up to $50 million for non-compliance and has sparked global interest as a potential model for regulating social media.
Supporters argue it protects teens from harmful content, while critics, including human rights groups and mental health advocates, warn it could marginalize youth and ignore the positive impacts of social media.
Enforcement and technical feasibility remain significant concerns.
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Pretty sure cigarettes went through the same thing. Harder to hook them when they're older if you don't hook em young.
Yeah. This rings of tobacco companies trying to convince everyone that cigarettes are good for them.
Thank you!
I didn't notice that, on my own!
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