Google Challenges Australia's Teen Social Media Ban, Calls for Better Safety Tools

Google is challenging Australias upcoming ban on social media for those under 16, arguing that the law is unenforceable and advocating for enhanced safety tools instead.

• Australias new law, effective December, mandates social media platforms to determine users ages through AI and behavioral analytics, a move Google claims is impractical.
• Google argues that the focus should shift from restricting access for under-16s to improving safety tools and parental controls on platforms like YouTube.
• The tech giants concerns reflect broader debates over child safety online, as social media continues to play a significant role in adolescents lives.