Reddit says it isn't like other platforms in case against Australia's social media ban

"Last week, Reddit filed a lawsuit in Australia's highest court seeking to overturn the country's recently enacted social media ban for children. The San Francisco-based firm claims the law is unconstitutional because it infringes on Australia's implied freedom of political communication. The lawsuit follows a case filed last month by Sydney-based rights group Digital Freedom Project. Reddit is also asking the High Court to rule that even if the legislation is valid, that Reddit is not like other social media platforms."

"The Australian eSafety Commissioner's website provides a list of criteria for social media platforms subjected to the age restrictions, as well as a flow chart to help companies work out whether their platforms fall under the scope. The regulatory agency lists the platforms that fall under its age restrictions as Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X, and YouTube."

Reddit filed a lawsuit in the High Court of Australia seeking to overturn the country's recently enacted under-16s social media ban. The San Francisco–based firm claims the law is unconstitutional because it infringes Australia's implied freedom of political communication. The lawsuit follows a case filed last month by Sydney-based rights group Digital Freedom Project. Reddit also asks the High Court to rule that, even if the legislation is valid, Reddit is not like other social media platforms. The Australian eSafety Commissioner provides criteria and a flow chart to determine platform coverage, listing platforms covered and naming those excluded.

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