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Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids
Australia is investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for failing to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media. The government has doubled potential fines for non-compliance after a study revealed 80% of Australian children still use these platforms, citing inadequate age verification measures.
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