"Since December 10., the Australian government has required social media platforms to remove profiles of users under 16 and prevent teens from creating new ones. While the move was controversial, Australian officials say it was motivated by concerns such as cyberbullying, grooming and content that might be harmful to mental health. The ban applies to multiple digital platforms and global corporate giants such as TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, Kick, Twitch, Threads and X."
"Social media companies and civil liberties activists have criticized the law. At the same time, the decision also prompted praise in other countries, where governments are closely monitoring Canberra's efforts to implement and enforce its new policy; including its age verification systems. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she was "inspired" by the Australian ban."
Australia requires social media platforms to remove profiles of users under 16 and to block teens from creating new accounts, citing concerns such as cyberbullying, grooming and mental-health risks. The ban covers multiple major platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, Kick, Twitch, Threads and X. Social media companies and civil liberties activists criticized the measure while some governments praised it and monitored Australia’s age-verification efforts. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed being "inspired" by the ban. German Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger said an age restriction has merit and awaited a national expert commission recommendation on youth digital protection.
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