'We Are Not Social Media': YouTube Responds To Australia Banning The Platform For Youth Under 16

Australia has now included YouTube in its ban for under-16s, extending a major social media law to shield youth from online harms. (Credit: Pexels)

In a bold move that sparked global debate, Australia enacted a ban prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. However, YouTube has resisted the move, saying the platform is not 'social media'.

Now, Australia is expanding its landmark online safety legislation by prohibiting YouTube accounts for children under the age of 16. This move aims to protect young people from the potential harms of online content. 'Young people under the age of 16 will not be able to have accounts on YouTube,' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared on Wednesday.