Australia bans YouTube to protect youth

bbc.co.uk

Australia will ban YouTube as part of its youth social media restrictions, aiming to protect children from online harm. The decision follows recommendations that YouTube was the most cited platform for harmful content exposure among children aged 10-15. The government stated it will not be intimidated by legal threats regarding the ban. This world-first ban is being closely watched globally, with other countries considering similar measures. Tech companies face significant fines for non-compliance.


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