The 9pm Edict The 9pm Social Media Ban and the Special Duck with Justin Warren
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Dec 3, 2025 Justin Warren, a consultant and creator of the CyberRating labeling scheme, dives into Australia's upcoming social media age restrictions. He discusses the complexities and potential impacts on youth, especially for marginalized groups. They also explore the pitfalls of AI-generated code in Microsoft Windows, linking it to system instability. Topics include the Bureau of Meteorology's budget issues and the tension between risk and overprotection in parenting teens. With a mix of insight and humor, Justin highlights the adaptability of youth in navigating these changes.
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AI Is Shaping Code, Not Magic-Fixing Bugs
- Heavy adoption of AI in software development may correlate with rising reliability issues in complex products.
- Justin notes Microsoft reports 20–30% AI-written code and increased AI usage for code review, raising governance concerns.
Law Is Messier Than The Headlines
- Australia's new social media minimum-age rules are a confused mix of objectives and unclear legal mechanics.
- Justin Warren highlights that eSafety's public lists have no legal force until ministerial designation or court rulings.
Account Ban Without Addressing Behaviour
- The rule forbids account creation for under-16s on designated platforms but still allows browsing without logging in.
- That creates a weird partial restriction that doesn't address the underlying behaviours of harm.