Meta, TikTok argue YouTube should be included in Australia’s under-16 social media ban

At the end of last year, Australia passed Laws prohibiting social media For all people under the age of 16. Now, some of these companies (i.e. Meta, Tiktok and Snap) are not satisfied with one exception: YouTube. Australia believes YouTube is a key educational tool that is allowed even though it will include the platform owned by Google. Reuters and guardian Report.

This was last month Report Discovered from Australia’s ESAFETY specialist, YouTube is the most popular platform with young people aged 13 to 15 – three-quarters of the age range use it in 2024. It is worth noting that anyone under the age of 16 will need to be part of a family account that provides parental supervision rights using YouTube.

Big Tech’s remarks were pointed out. Tiktok In Australia and New Zealand, Ella Woods-Joyce said: “It is illogical to restrict two platforms while restricting two platforms. This is similar to banning the sale of soft drinks to minors, but exempting Coca-Cola.” Meanwhile, Meta called on the Australian government to fail to transparently “and laugh at the government’s intentions when passing the age ban law to protect young people”.

Snap reiterated its peers’ concerns and noted: “The exclusion behavior must be applied fairly and impartially, and all services should meet the same standards.” Meanwhile, Snap believes that this is a messaging service and should not be part of the ban.

Australia Social media is prohibited For young people under the age of 16, it should take effect by the end of this year. Time will tell if Big Tech’s anger changes its impact on YouTube.