Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms
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Meta has removed over 756,000 accounts in Australia suspected of belonging to users under the age of 16. The action follows the implementation of a world-first legislative ban on social media access for teens, which officially came into force on December 10. Meta has indicated that further measures are forthcoming to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
The Australian government introduced the landmark law in response to growing concerns regarding the impact of social media platforms on the physical and mental health of children and young teenagers. Meta is currently working to align its platform policies with these regulatory requirements to avoid potential government intervention.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on the legislative context and public health concerns.
Express Tribune (Karachi, Pakistan) (PK)Emphasizes the company's proactive compliance to avoid regulatory intervention.
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