Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban
Summary
Australia has added the streaming platform Twitch to its list of social media sites with a ban for users under 16, starting next month. The ban requires platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and now Twitch to ensure that teens under 16 cannot create or maintain accounts. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce risks and pressures on children from social media.Key Facts
- Twitch is now included in Australia's social media ban for users under 16.
- The ban begins on December 10, when sites must close accounts of under-16s.
- Australia's eSafety Commission oversees the implementation of the ban.
- Platforms must take "reasonable steps" to stop under-16s from using their services.
- If companies do not comply, they could be fined up to $49.5 million.
- The ban's aim is to protect children from harmful content and pressures online.
- Twitch, owned by Amazon, is popular for livestreaming video games and social interaction.
- Social media platforms affected include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and others.
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