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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Snapchat starts age checks in Australia ahead of teen social media ban

The law, which threatens social media platforms with a fine of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars ($31.95m) for noncompliance, is one of the world's toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. In addition to Snapchat, the ban currently applies to YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Twitch and Kick. In a statement on Saturday, Snapchat said users will be able to verify their age through the ConnectID application, which links to their bank accounts, or by using software owned by Singapore-headquartered age-assurance provider, k-ID.
Privacy technologies
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban

Australia will block under-16s from opening Twitch accounts from 10 December and deactivate existing under-16 accounts from 9 January.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

With upcoming ban, Meta begins to notify Australian teens that their accounts will be shut down | TechCrunch

Australia will ban social media use for under-16s starting December 10, prompting Meta to disable teen accounts and block new accounts until users turn 16.
Artificial intelligence
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Meta's AI Shake-Up; Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids Presents Risks; Publicis Groupe Australia launches Influential agency - ExchangeWire.com

Meta is pursuing short-term partnerships with Google and OpenAI while developing Llama 5 and reshaping leadership to accelerate AI competitiveness.
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