Australia Includes YouTube in Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia Includes YouTube in Under-16 Social Media Ban
The Spin
This is a necessary protection for Australian children who face real harm online. Research shows 40% of kids report experiencing harm on YouTube, from violent content to dangerous challenges that can lead to tragic outcomes. The government stands with families against tech giants that prioritize profits over child safety.
YouTube serves as a vital educational resource that shouldn't be lumped together with traditional social media platforms. The platform provides free, high-quality academic content widely used in classrooms and by parents, making it fundamentally different from interaction-focused social networks.
This is a necessary protection for Australian children who face real harm online. Research shows 40% of kids report experiencing harm on YouTube, from violent content to dangerous challenges that can lead to tragic outcomes. The government stands with families against tech giants that prioritize profits over child safety.
YouTube serves as a vital educational resource that shouldn't be lumped together with traditional social media platforms. The platform provides free, high-quality academic content widely used in classrooms and by parents, making it fundamentally different from interaction-focused social networks.
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