Social Media Ban Moves Closer in Australia After Tech Trial (Bloomberg) -- Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s moved closer to implementation after a key trial found that checking a user’s age is technologically possible and can be
Tech Can Tell If Youre Underage, Australia Finds As It . . . Australia’s world-first ban on under-16s using social media platforms moved closer to reality on Friday after a key government-commissioned trial found that digital age checks are both technically possible and can be integrated into existing platforms, according to a report by Bloomberg “Age
Australia moves closer to under-16 social media ban as trial . . . SYDNEY, June 20 — Australia’s world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle today as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively” Sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and X could face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32 million) for failing to comply with the legislation
Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Gains Momentum with . . . Australia’s world-first ban on social media access for under-16s is gaining traction, as results from a major age verification trial suggest the approach is both feasible and effective
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work Australia's world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle Friday as a trial found digital age checks can work "robustly and effectively " Sites such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X could face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32 million) for failing to comply with the legislation, which was passed in November