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Australia passes legislation banning under-16s from social media

Social media companies that do not enforce the ban could receive fines of up to AUS$50 million (US$32.5m).

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2024

Australia Passes Landmark Social Media Ban For Under 16s

Australian lawmakers passed landmark rules to ban under 16s from social media on Thursday, approving one of the world's toughest crackdowns on popular sites like Facebook, Instagram and X. The legislation ordering social media firms to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young teens from having accounts was passed in the…

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024

Australia to ban under-16s from social media after passing landmark law

The legislation will impose fines of up to AU$50m on platforms for failures to prevent children from holding accounts

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

When will Democrats finally realize that big tech is not an ally?

Tech titans, and big business in general, are not reliable partners against Trumpism. Progressives need to accept this

The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2024

Australia Takes Step To Ban Under 16s From Social Media

Australian lawmakers moved a step closer to banning under 16s from social media platforms Wednesday, threatening companies that fail to comply with multimillion-dollar fines.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024

Arizona Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill President-Elect Trump

Arizona man arrested for threatening President-elect Trump on Facebook videos. Serious legal consequences for threats against public figures.

Top News · Nov 27, 2024

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Australia moves step closer to world-first social media ban for under-16s

House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to pass legislation targeting platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2024

KTM Is Nearly Bankrupt, Files to Save the Company From Insolvency

Times are tough for KTM's parent company Pierer Mobility AG. Though it has some of the best motorcycles around, one of which I still dream about and peruse the classifieds for on a weekly basis, the brand's market share has essentially dropped off a cliff in recent years. There are obvious…

RideApart · Nov 26, 2024

Mass advertising campaigns on assisted dying spark anger among MPs

Members concerned over ‘inappropriate’ tactics from both sides, including billboards at Westminster station

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024