LinkedIn stated in a submission to the Australian senate committee that it is too dull for children, asserting, 'LinkedIn simply does not have content interesting and appealing to minors.' This highlights the perception that professional networking is not engaging for younger audiences.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the necessity of the proposed bill, stating it's intended to protect children online due to 'the harm social media was inflicting on Australian children.' He acknowledged the anxiety that parents feel regarding online safety.
The tech firms, including Google and Meta, raised concerns over the legislation, with Meta claiming that the bill 'will fail to achieve its goal of reducing the burden on parents' and criticized it for overlooking insights from child safety experts.
As part of the ongoing debate, X (formerly Twitter) questioned the legality of the proposals, while TikTok Australia expressed 'significant concerns' about the implications of the bill for users and the platform.
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