Wells to Pressure Social Media Giants Ahead of Under-16 Ban Compliance Meeting
Communications Minister Anika Wells will meet with executives from major social media platforms like Meta Platforms, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat to enforce compliance with Australias upcoming under-16 ban.
- Anika Wells will meet with executives from Meta Platforms, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok starting Monday to discuss compliance with Australias under-16 social media ban.
- The ban, which requires social media platforms to restrict access for users under 16, is set to take effect on December 10, 2023.
- While X (formerly Twitter) is not scheduled for discussions this week, a meeting is planned for November to address compliance with the new regulations.
Why It Matters
This initiative reflects growing global concerns about child safety on social media, highlighting the need for stricter regulations to protect younger users from potential online harms. Compliance with these laws could set a precedent for how social media platforms operate internationally.