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Australia legislated a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts, putting the duty on platforms rather than families.
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Federal parliament passed laws requiring platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook to keep under-16s off their services, with large fines aimed at the companies rather than families. The vote followed a short inquiry and criticism that the law was rushed, and the rules were set to start about a year later. It is useful background for families as later rules apply similar age-based thinking to AI chatbots.
Parents are unsure how new age limits will work and what they mean for their children's online lives.
Maani Truu, “Children to be banned from social media from next year after parliament votes through world-first laws”, ABC News (Australia), 28 Nov 2024.
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