Morning Brew Daily Australia Bans Social Media for Kids & Women’s Workplace Progress Stalls?
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Dec 10, 2025 Australia is set to implement a groundbreaking ban on social media for teens, stirring debate on enforcement and potential circumvention. Meanwhile, a study reveals a troubling ambition gap for women in the workplace, highlighting obstacles in seeking promotions. On the tech front, Google's revisiting AI-assisted smart glasses, aiming for a successful comeback. Additionally, an investigation reveals Instacart’s pricing algorithm could lead to price disparities for the same grocery items, raising concerns about fairness and transparency.
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Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
- Australia banned under-16s from major social platforms citing harms like anxiety, bullying, and suicide.
- Enforcement relies on tech like ID checks and age inference, creating privacy and accuracy concerns.
Platforms Are On The Hook For Enforcement
- The law makes platforms responsible for enforcement and threatens fines for inadequate steps by companies.
- Toby Howell notes fines may be weak relative to platform revenues, reducing enforcement incentives.
High Likelihood Of Circumvention And Legal Pushback
- Polling shows most Australian kids expect to circumvent the ban via VPNs or alternate apps.
- Two 15-year-olds filed a constitutional challenge arguing the ban limits access to civic and safety information.