The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media
Summary
Julie Inman Grant is the head of Australia's eSafety Commission, responsible for enforcing a new social media ban for children under 16. The law, effective since December 10, requires major social media platforms to prevent access by young children, although it faces criticism regarding its effectiveness and fairness.Key Facts
- Julie Inman Grant leads Australia's eSafety Commission.
- Australia's new law bans children under 16 from using social media.
- The ban applies to platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube.
- The law began on December 10.
- Parents in Australia largely support the ban.
- Critics argue that the ban is hard to enforce and may unfairly impact certain groups.
- Social media companies agree with safety goals but do not support a ban approach.
- Inman Grant compares teaching online safety to teaching children swimming safety.
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