More Countries Jump on the Social Media 'Ban Wagon'
Age restrictions on accounts may be more of a stopgap because industry compliance is already falling short. Tech giants are struggling to follow the laws without affecting users.
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More Countries Jump on the Social Media Ban Wagon
Age restrictions on accounts may be more of a ban(d) aid, because industry compliance is already falling short. Tech giants are struggling t
Australia to strengthen penalties for big tech breaching social media age ban
Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.
theqldr.com.au·13d ago
'Not once have we been asked to verify our age': Study suggests companies falling under Australia's under-16 social media ban are failing to verify accounts
And that's before mentioning workarounds.
Britain proposes social media ban for under-16s as part of global push for age restrictions
Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content. T
apnews.com·25d ago
Australia plans to double fines on Big Tech as under-16 social media ban falls short
Australia is moving to significantly tighten enforcement of its landmark social media ban for children, announcing plans to double the maxim
Australia doubles fines, investigates Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube over under-16 social media ban enforcement failures
PLUS: Qualcomm tweaks datacenter chips for China; Japan's Air Force stretches into space; WiseTechs' woes mutiply; and more!
theregister.com·12d agoAustralia doubles fines, investigates Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube over under-16 social media ban enforcement failures
PLUS: Qualcomm tweaks datacenter chips for China; Japan's Air Force stretches into space; WiseTechs' woes mutiply; and more!
theregister.com·12d ago
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