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Technology · 2 years ago

Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s | CNN

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Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s | CNN

Chris Remington ( remington@beehaw.org ) MA to

Technology · 2 years ago

Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.

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But didn’t they already have a popup window asking if they’re old enough? That should have fixed it already.

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