AM Meta starts deleting accounts
Dec 3, 2025
Angela Wapier, a national technology reporter, dives into Meta's controversial decision to delete accounts for under-16s, highlighting teen reactions and the ongoing age-checking challenges. Samantha Dick discusses the Telecommunications Ombudsman's push for more power to address tech complaints, revealing frustrating cases where users were locked out of accounts. Daniel Mercer presents encouraging findings from the Australian Energy Market Commission, suggesting a potential dip in electricity prices thanks to increased reliance on renewables.
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Meta Begins Gradual Teen Account Removals
- Meta has begun deleting accounts it firmly believes belong to under-16s as the social media ban rollout starts.
- The removals will be gradual and spread between now and December 10, with more accounts flagged over time.
Teen Supporter Who Slipped Through
- Riley, a 15-year-old in Melbourne, supports the ban but slipped through because she entered an older birth year.
- She doubts platforms will fully enforce the ban without better verification.
Teen Plans To Bypass The Ban
- Jack, a 15-year-old in Sydney, plans to keep access with parental monitoring and says facial verification can be bypassed.
- He lacks confidence in age-check systems based on personal experience with Snapchat and Instagram notices.