Tech giants object as YouTube set to dodge Australian social media ban

Tech giants object as YouTube set to dodge Australian social media ban

Australia's plan to exempt YouTube from a world-leading teen social media ban is "illogical" and a "mockery," rival tech giants Meta and TikTok said Wednesday.

Why Are TikTok, Meta, and Snap Fighting Against YouTube’s Special Exemption in Australia? - Commonwealth Union

A coalition of prominent social media entities, including Meta Platforms (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, and Snap Inc., has voiced strong opposition to Australia’s decision to exempt Alphabet’s YouTube from newly enacted regulations designed to protect minors online. These tech giants are urging the Australian government to reconsider its stance, arguing that the exemption creates an uneven playing field and undermines th…

Rival social media platforms criticise YouTube's likely exemption from Australia's teen social media ban - The Rahnuma Daily

Rival social media platforms criticise YouTube’s likely exemption from Australia’s teen social media ban Canberra, March 5 (IANS) Three social media platforms — TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat have criticised proposed regulations that would exclude YouTube from Australia’s upcoming social media ban for teenagers. The three technology companies made submissions to a government consultation on the ban, which prohibits Australian children and teenagers …

Meta, TikTok, and SnapChat Unite to Protest Against YouTube’s Exemption from Australia’s Under-16 Ban

Social media giants TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat were seen criticizing the Albanese government for poor handling of a media ban for those under the 16-year age bracket. The fact that YouTube was not included in the ban and not given the same restrictions allotted to them raised eyebrows, leading to the protest. The decision was slammed as irrational and shortsighted, and that’s why the trio of tech apps are uniting to raise their voice. All of the…

Big Tech Opposes YouTube Exemption from Australia’s Ban on Social Media for Children

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Snapchat and TikTok believe Australia should not exempt YouTube from its decision to ban social media for minors. YouTube stands to be exempted from the ban as it is considered a key educational tool and is the only service allowed for children as part of a family account with parental supervision rights.Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Snapchat and TikTok believe Australia should not exem…

The new Australian law to ban social networks for children under 16 years of age has been denounced as "illogical" and "radic" by Meta and TikTok companies, on the grounds that it exempts