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Jun 26, 2025 Unpacking groundbreaking legislation, the Albanese government is set to ban social media for kids under 16, creating a global precedent. The conversation dives into the challenges of age verification technology and the responsibilities of tech companies. Concerns about privacy and accuracy in enforcement are highlighted. The potential repercussions for parents and the wider implications of this law spark debates on child safety versus online social interaction. Will this pioneer initiative inspire other countries to follow suit?
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Australia’s Social Media Ban Details
- Australia's new law bans children under 16 from having social media accounts to protect mental health.
- It places responsibility on platforms to block underage users, not on the children themselves.
Challenges in Age Detection Tech
- Age detection tech can work but struggles with accuracy, misclassifying ages by up to 18 months.
- This poses problems for enforcing a precise age limit of 16 years on social media platforms.
Privacy Concerns With Age Verification
- Adults will also have to verify their age, raising significant privacy concerns.
- How platforms use and store verification data remains unclear and controversial.