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flag Australia bans social media for under-16s Dec. 10, 2025; Meta, TikTok, Snapchat comply, facing fines for non-compliance.

flag Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat have confirmed they will comply with Australia’s ban on social media use for users under 16, effective December 10, 2025. flag The law requires platforms to remove underage accounts, with fines of up to Aus$49.5 million for non-compliance, though companies must only take “reasonable steps” to verify age, not implement universal verification. flag All three companies acknowledged significant technical challenges in accurately identifying users aged 16 and under, warning the ban could drive younger users toward less regulated parts of the internet. flag The law’s scope may extend to platforms like WhatsApp, Twitch, and Roblox, though enforcement details remain unclear. flag Critics, including tech industry representatives and regulators, have questioned the legislation’s practicality and effectiveness in protecting youth online.

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