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Summary

Meta has criticized Australia’s new law banning under-16s from social media, claiming the government rushed it without considering young people’s perspectives or evidence.

The law, approved after a brief inquiry, imposes fines of up to $50 million for non-compliance and has sparked global interest as a potential model for regulating social media.

Supporters argue it protects teens from harmful content, while critics, including human rights groups and mental health advocates, warn it could marginalize youth and ignore the positive impacts of social media.

Enforcement and technical feasibility remain significant concerns.

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[-] Taniwha420@lemmy.world 115 points 3 weeks ago

Fuck off, Meta. My children tell me they want to try cigarettes, driving, using an excavator, and rifles and every time I fail to consider their voices. Actually, I consider it and the answer is an easy, "no." Considering the evidence, social media like FB appears to be quite deleterious to people's mental health, young people in particular.

[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 50 points 3 weeks ago

100% - Meta's opinion on this matter is absolutely irrelevant.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 21 points 3 weeks ago

I’d let them try out an excavator as long as I got a turn, too.

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[-] wurzelgummidge@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Human rights groups and mental health advocates have also warned it may marginalise young Australians.

On the other hand, if more governments follow suit it may force social media companies to reconsider their toxic behaviour

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