Summary
Australia plans to introduce a law preventing children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. The policy aims to protect children from online dangers, but concerns exist about its effectiveness and the ability of kids to bypass the restrictions.
Key Facts
- Australia is implementing a rule to ban children under 16 from using social media.
- The ban affects platforms like Snapchat and TikTok.
- Kids have found ways to bypass the verification process using photos of adults.
- Some parents hoped the rule would make the internet safer for children.
- Experts and children question if the ban will work as intended.
- The law requires social media companies to enforce age verification.
- Companies could face fines if they don't comply with the ban.
- There are worries the ban might lead children to riskier parts of the internet.
