Australia plans to ban social media for kids under 16, excluding games like Fortnite and Roblox.

The Australian government plans to ban social media for children under 16 but will exclude online gaming platforms like Fortnite and Roblox. The new legislation, to be introduced in late November, will define social media more robustly and exempt gaming, messaging services, and educational and health-related services. YouTube is expected to be included in the ban, but YouTube Kids may be exempt under certain conditions.

November 11, 2024
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