Australian social media ban aims to save teens from predatory algorithms'

"Australia's social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online purgatory."

"Communications Minister Anika Wells told the National Press Club that the law, which comes into force on December 10, could protect Generation Alpha from addictive predatory algorithms."

"Australian social media ban aims to save teens from predatory algorithms."

A law enacted to restrict under-16s' access to social media will take effect on December 10. The measure is presented as a safeguard for Generation Alpha against algorithm-driven harms and addictive content. Platforms are characterized as producing an 'online purgatory' that exposes young users to manipulative recommendation systems. The policy targets algorithmic amplification and aims to reduce teenage exposure to predatory engagement mechanisms, lowering risks to mental health and addictive behavior. The regulation prioritizes youth safety by imposing age-based limits on access and constraining algorithmic pathways that drive prolonged engagement.

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