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Australia Takes Legal Action Against Social Media Companies Over Child Safety
What happened
Australia's government announced it will sue major social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok over alleged violations of regulations. The action follows Australia's implementation last year of a ban preventing children under 16 from having social media accounts. The government claims the companies have not complied with the new requirements.
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CBS News leads with Australia being "the first country in the world" to implement such a ban and frames the story around "high stakes for children as well as big tech's bottom line." Time emphasizes Meta specifically, noting a "class action lawsuit" and highlighting the company's "alleged harm to children."
- CBSInside Australia's social media ban for children | Sunday on 60 MinutesCBS News · Lean Left
- TMMeta Sued in Australia Over Alleged Harm to ChildrenTime · Lean Left
Bloomberg focuses on the government's announcement that it "is set to sue" the platforms for "alleged non-compliance" with the ban, directly quoting Communications Minister Anika Wells as the source.
- BLMAustralia to Sue Social Media Firms on Alleged BreachesBloomberg · Center
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