In this episode we discuss Australia's decision to include YouTube in a social media ban for children under 16, a reversal of an earlier exemption.

Some sources:

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/australia-widens-teen-social-media-ban-youtube-scraps-exemption-2025-07-29/

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/30/tech/australia-youtube-social-media-ban-intl-hnk

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/aug/01/how-australia-under-16s-social-media-ban-enforced-tiktok-instagram-facebook-exempt-platforms

Communications Minister Anika Wells, citing advice from the eSafety Commissioner and evidence of harm experienced by Australian children on YouTube, asserts that the government is prioritizing parental well-being over platform interests.

While YouTube Kids remains exempt, the broader ban places the onus on social media companies to prevent underage accounts or face significant fines. The articles highlight the government's stance against intimidation by tech companies and detail ongoing discussions about age verification technologies and privacy concerns.

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