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submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Summary

Australia has passed a groundbreaking ban on social media use for children under 16, the strictest of its kind globally.

Platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Reddit have one year to implement the age limit, with fines up to AU$50M for non-compliance.

Supporters cite mental health concerns, while critics argue the ban risks isolation for marginalized youth, lacks proper research, and excludes harmful platforms like 4chan.

Privacy concerns surround proposed age-verification methods. Opponents, including parents, scholars, and tech companies, argue the legislation is rushed and poorly designed, potentially exacerbating existing issues.

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[-] TimLovesTech@badatbeing.social 34 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

An Australian Senate committee signed off on the legislation late Tuesday but said social media platforms should find “alternative methods for assuring age” rather than forcing users to submit personal information such as their passports or other digital identification.

Like? You think letting these same companies you see as a threat to kids to come up with their own verification method is a good plan? LOL

Edit - lost words somehow

[-] Evotech@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

Are you over 16? Click yes

[-] CriticalMiss@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

How do you assure age without personal identification? It’s funny that they signed on the bill but only know how they don’t want to force it, without any ideas or alternatives. I got no love for Meta but I’m really wondering what can you possibly implement?

Oh and also, VPN. GG.

[-] JeremyHuntQW12@lemmy.world 1 points 20 hours ago

Read it again.

What it actually says is that SM sites can collect personal ID, but must provide an alternative.

[-] kamenlady@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

At least you have words available to lose. I lost all my words already.

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