Australia social media ban

YouTube says Australia social media ban makes children 'less safe'
June 5, 2026

Selfie-based age checks boom as governments push for online controls
AI age verification tools are booming as governments enforce age limits online. Concerns about privacy, bias, and makeup tricks persist, despite accuracy improvements.
December 1, 2025

Australia wants 'minimally invasive' age checks under teen social media ban
Australia eSafety Commissioner says social media platforms are not required to conduct blanket age verification, as firms can use existing data to infer age reliably.
September 16, 2025