Australia's Proposed Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Australia's center-left government introduced a bill to ban social media for children under 16, with fines of up to $32 million for platforms. The proposed law aims to protect children's physical and mental health from harmful content.

Key Points

  • Proposed ban on social media for children under 16
  • Fines of up to $32 million for platforms with systemic breaches
  • Focus on protecting children's physical and mental health
  • Age-verification system with potential use of biometrics or government identification

Pros

  • Protects children from harmful content online
  • Promotes responsible use of social media by platforms

Cons

  • Strictest age limit set by any country with no exemptions
  • May face challenges in enforcement and potential workarounds by children