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Meta accuses Australian government of failing to consider young people’s voices with world-first social media ban

Meta accuses Australian government of failing to consider young people’s voices with world-first social media ban



One independent MP calls bill – which passed on Thursday – a ‘1970 solution for a 2024 problem’Social media giant Meta has accused the Australian government of rushing to introduce an under-16 social media ban without properly considering the evidence and voices of young people.But Australian politicians who supported the world-first legislation argue it is necessary to ensure another generation of teenagers do not experience the “as much damaging content” in years to come. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/nov/29/meta-australia-social-media-ban-response

Author : Henry Belot

Publish date : 2024-11-29 04:33:50

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