Australia's eSafety regulator has declared YouTube as dangerous as other social media platforms, prompting the government to consider including the video site in its restrictions against children under 16 creating accounts on social media. Following the reassessment after a recent election, eSafety recommended regulatory measures for YouTube, countering Google's objections that the site supports young users. This advice underscores the potential risks associated with YouTube, reflecting the government's focus on protecting minors online under the forthcoming Online Safety Amendment Act.
YouTube employs many of the same features and functionality associated with the harms that the legislation is seeking to address. This necessitates regulation.
The Online Safety Amendment mandates operators to take reasonable steps to prevent children under 16 from registering accounts on designated social media services.
The government’s initial exemption of YouTube raised eyebrows, given the platform's potential risks for minors.
eSafety's strong recommendation for YouTube regulation underscores the ongoing concern about children's online safety in Australia.
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