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Australia n Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke to reporters and said: “Platforms now have a social responsibility to ensure the safety of our kids is a priority for them.”
The Senate passed the law in Australia on Thursday this last week with 34 in favor and 19 against. The House passed the law with 102 “yes” votes to just 13 against.) are clear: Social media companies will bear the burden for ensuring that underage users need more than an email and the ability to check a box saying they are over a certain age limit to access the apps.
It’s thorny because, holding the social media companies liable in these cases means there has to be some way to prove the technology is faulty or flawed. While we can all agree that excessive social media use is not good for anyone in all age groups, the real impact of this Australian social media ban might be further discussion and debate about how to handle the issue for everyone.Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.
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