How on earth is this supposed to be implemented? A bit like banning TV for everyone under 16. And why is this suddenly a thing at all, after all these years with carefree axxess to social media for all and sundry? The mental health crisis? Nah, it´s probably a "trial balloon" for something else: a blanket ban on social media for everyone. You know, "misinformation" and all that...
From the article:
>>>On the other hand, a coalition of over 140 international groups sent Albanese an open letter last month arguing that a total ban would be “too blunt an instrument to address risks effectively.”
>>>Among other objections, the group argued that implementing a ban effectively would be a “challenge,” and it would make social media even riskier for young people who manage to evade the ban, because platforms would have no incentive to provide child safety features any longer.
>>>“The online world is a place where children and young people access information, build social and technical skills, connect with family and friends, learn about the world around them and relax and play. These opportunities are important for children, advancing children’s rights and strengthening development and the transition to adulthood,” the letter said.
>>>The Digital Industry Group (DIGI), a coalition that includes X, Google, and Facebook’s parent company Meta, said the Australian ban would only encourage children to delve deeper into the forbidden recesses of the Internet.
>>>“Keeping young people safe online is a top priority … but the proposed ban for teenagers to access digital platforms is a 20th Century response to 21st Century challenges,” said DIGI Managing Director Sunity Bose.
>>>“Rather than blocking access through bans, we need to take a balanced approach to create age-appropriate spaces, build digital literacy and protect young people from online harm,” she said.
Australia proposes "world leading" ban on social media for children under 16
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