Australia's planned ban on social media platforms for children under 16 has exempted YouTube, despite concerns about harmful content. The government considers YouTube an educational tool and has cited its use by children, parents, and schools. However, experts argue that YouTube poses the same risks as banned platforms due to its popularity among teenagers and potential for spreading extremist, violent, and inappropriate content.
Roughly a month before Christmas last year, Australian kids and teens under 16 were"happy" to learn that their government decidedCompanies that fail to enforce strict age restrictions could face significant fines. However, YouTube, which is owned by Alphabet, will remain accessible to all ages. The government considers it an educational tool rather than a core social media platform.
The report by Reuters goes the other way and cites six experts who argue that excluding YouTube weakens the law's purpose of protecting children from harmful content. Studies indicate that YouTube is the most widely used social media site among Australian teenagers, with 90% of those aged 12-17 using it.
Although experts agree that all social media platforms struggle with harmful content, they question why YouTube, the most popular platform, was exempted.
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