YouTube says Australia social media ban makes children ‘less safe’
Summary
Australia will ban users under 16 from major social media platforms starting December 10, but YouTube opposes the law saying it will make children less safe online.
Key Points
- Australia will ban users under 16 from popular social media platforms from December 10.
- YouTube criticizes the ban as rushed and claims it will make children less safe online.
- The ban will result in automatic sign-outs for under-16 users and restrict many platform features.
- Platforms face heavy fines if they fail to comply, while challenges to the ban's legality have been launched.
