US EditionGoogle says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce
Google and other tech companies warn Australia’s law banning social media use under age 16 will be hard to enforce and may not improve online safety, with fines up to AUD50 million.
- Google stated that Australia’s law prohibiting under-16s from using social media would be 'extremely difficult' to enforce, suggesting it does not enhance online safety for children.
- Australia will be the first country to ban social media for individuals under 16 starting in December 2025, requiring companies to deactivate underage accounts by December 10, 2025.
- YouTube's manager, Rachel Lord, expressed concerns that the government’s initiative could have 'unintended consequences' and may not effectively ensure children's safety online.
- Google's government affairs director, Stef Lovett, noted discussions with U.S. officials regarding the challenges faced in Australia.
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Google says Australia’s teen social media ban ‘extremely difficult’ to enforce (GOOG:NASDAQ)
Alphabet-owned Google (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) on Monday said Australia’s new law banning social media use for those under 16 would be “extremely difficult” to enforce, warning it would fail to make children safer online.
Google says Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will be ‘extremely difficult’ to enforce
Alphabet-owned Google on Monday said it would be “extremely difficult” for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using social media, warning that the government’s initiative would not make children safer online.
Technology alerts the Australian Parliament for difficulties in implementing the law that prohibits less than 16 years in social networks. YouTube argues that measure may have "undesired consequences".
Google Says Australian Law on Teen Social Media Use ‘Extremely Difficult’ to Enforce
Alphabet-owned Google on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using social media, warning that the government's initiative would not make children safer online. Governments and tech firms around the world are closely watching Australia, which in December will become the first country to block the use of social media by people younger than 16.
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The Star Kuala LumpurGoogle says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce
SYDNEY - Alphabet-owned Google on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using social media, warning that the government's initiative would not make children safer online.
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