Summary
Australia is putting a new law into effect to keep kids under 16 safer online. The goal is to protect them from algorithms used by social media platforms that could be harmful or addictive.
Key Facts
- The Australian government is introducing a new social media ban for people under 16.
- This law starts on December 10.
- The ban is intended to keep children safe from harmful algorithms.
- These algorithms are programs that suggest content that may keep users engaged for a long time.
- The term "online purgatory" was used by the government to describe harmful online experiences.
- Anika Wells, Australia's Communications Minister, announced this decision.
