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Australia bans under-16s from major social media, with fines up to $49.5M for non-compliance.
Australia has enacted a ban restricting under-16s from using major social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, with YouTube complying by signing out minors starting December 10, though teens can still view content without an account.
The government says the law protects children from harmful content and addictive algorithms, citing mental health concerns and youth suicides linked to online bullying.
YouTube criticized the law as ineffective and rushed, arguing it could reduce safety by disabling parental controls, but officials, including Communications Minister Anika Wells, dismissed this as inconsistent, stressing tech companies must ensure age verification.
Fines up to A$49.5 million await non-compliant platforms, and while workarounds like Lemon8 and Yope may emerge, the government plans to monitor and potentially expand the ban.
Australia prohíbe a los menores de 16 años las principales redes sociales, con multas de hasta $ 49.5 millones por incumplimiento.