Australia bans Reddit and other social media for teens under 16

bbc.com

Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick are now included in Australia's ban on social media for under-16s, effective December 10. The ban targets nine platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, requiring tech companies to deactivate existing accounts and prevent new ones for minors or face significant fines. This measure aims to protect children from harmful online design features, though concerns about privacy and effectiveness remain, with some advocating for better content policing instead.


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