Social media platforms urge Australia to delay ban on children under 16; know why

An advocate for major social media platforms recently addressed an Australian Senate committee, urging lawmakers to delay proposed laws that would ban children under 16 from using popular social media sites. The call for postponement was made amid concerns that the legislation should not be rushed through Parliament without a clearer understanding of how new age-verification technologies would function. The bill has sparked significant debate between the digital industry and lawmakers focused on children’s safety online.