Australia expands social media ban for under-16s to include YouTube, starting December 10.

The Australian government will include YouTube in its social media ban for under-16s starting December 10, joining platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat. This decision, influenced by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, aims to protect children from harmful online content. YouTube, which argues it is a video-sharing platform, faces potential fines of up to $49.5 million if it fails to prevent underage account creation. YouTube Kids will remain accessible.