Australia to double fine for flouting teen social media ban
Instead, we are doubling down on our efforts to hold big tech to account." A growing body of research suggests too much time online is taking a toll on teen…
- Center-left3
- Center6
- Center-right1
3 agency rewrites / co-publications detected
Summary
Instead, we are doubling down on our efforts to hold big tech to account." A growing body of research suggests too much time online is taking a toll on teen well-being, and Australia's ban has been hailed as a godsend for parents sick of seeing children glued to their phones. Under the new laws, the eSafety Commissioner will be able to compel social media companies to provide evidence of what they have done to prevent under-16s from getting an account. There was little change for users aged 12-13, a slight decrease for the 14-15 age group and an increase in use for those aged 16 and older. ‘Bare minimum’ The government says it is clear the regulator needs more powers even though more than five million accounts held by under-16s have been blocked since the ban came into force on December 10.
Furthermore, The researchers surveyed more than 400 young people immediately before the restrictions came into effect, and again three months after, finding "substantial circumvention" of the rules. Although platforms have pledged to abide by the laws, they have warned the measures could instead push teenagers into dark, unregulated corners of the internet. "It is clear that tech giants are not doing enough to comply with the law; There are still too many children on social networks," said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
In addition, Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research. The research, published in the BMJ this month, found that while two-thirds of teenagers in the study reported being asked to complete age verification checks, only 5% of 12- to 13-year-olds and 11% of 14- to 15-year-olds had to provide a photo of official ID.
One point remains disputed: Versions opposées — Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms.… ; And the eSafety commissioner, now investigating potential breaches of the law by….
Cross-referenced from 10 sources.
Factual coreconfirmed by several independent voices
Instead, we are doubling down on our efforts to hold big tech to account." A growing body of research suggests too much time online is taking a toll on teen well-being, and Australia's ban has been hailed as a godsend for parents sick of seeing children glued to their phones.
reliability moderate3/4 sourcesUnder the new laws, the eSafety Commissioner will be able to compel social media companies to provide evidence of what they have done to prevent under-16s from getting an account.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThere was little change for users aged 12-13, a slight decrease for the 14-15 age group and an increase in use for those aged 16 and older. ‘Bare minimum’ The government says it is clear the regulator needs more powers even though more than five million accounts held by under-16s have been blocked since the ban came into force on December 10.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe researchers surveyed more than 400 young people immediately before the restrictions came into effect, and again three months after, finding "substantial circumvention" of the rules.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesAlthough platforms have pledged to abide by the laws, they have warned the measures could instead push teenagers into dark, unregulated corners of the internet.
reliability moderate2/3 sources"It is clear that tech giants are not doing enough to comply with the law; There are still too many children on social networks," said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAustralia teen social media ban has little impact: research.
reliability moderate2/2 sources
Reported detailssecondary facts, each attributed to its source
The government states that it is clear that the regulator needs more powers, although more than five million accounts held by persons under the age of 16 have been blocked since the ban came into force on 10 December.
according to Le TempsThe research, published in the BMJ this month, found that while two-thirds of teenagers in the study reported being asked to complete age verification checks, only 5% of 12- to 13-year-olds and 11% of 14- to 15-year-olds had to provide a photo of official ID.
according to The Guardian - WorldFew changes were observed in users aged 12-13 years, a slight decrease was observed in 14-15 years, while an increase in use was noted in 16+ years.
according to Le TempsA study of more than 400 12- to 17-year-olds by the University of Newcastle concluded Australia’s social media minimum age legislation had resulted in “limited implementation, incomplete compliance, and substantial circumvention of social media restrictions”.
according to The Guardian - World"We found insufficient evidence to conclude that exposure to the Act had any early substantial effects on social media use among adolescents aged under 16," the researchers wrote.
according to MyRepublicaSYDNEY, June 27: Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures.
according to MyRepublicaSYDNEY : Australia is to double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use.
according to Free Malaysia TodayBritain this month said it planned restrictions that go further as gaming and live-streaming platforms will also be affected.
according to Free Malaysia TodaySYDNEY: Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the government said on Saturday (Jun 27).
according to Channel News AsiaThe Australian government maintains that the need to extend the powers of the regulator has become evident, although more than five million accounts belonging to children under 16 years of age have been blocked since the ban came into force on December 10.
according to O Globo — Economia
Disputedincompatible versions — to verify
Versions opposées
- Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms.…CNBC — World News, Channel News Asia, Free Malaysia Today, Le Temps, MyRepublica
- And the eSafety commissioner, now investigating potential breaches of the law by…Channel News Asia, Dawn - Home, Free Malaysia Today, The Guardian - World
Versions opposées
- "Based on the regular updates I receive from the eSafety Commissioner, it is clear to me…Channel News Asia, MyRepublica
- Communications Minister Anika Wells said she was not satisfied the platforms were doing…Channel News Asia, Dawn - Home
Framing by sidesame fact, different words — loaded terms highlighted
No notable framing divergence.
Blind spotwhat one side keeps silent
There was little change for users aged 12-13, a slight decrease for the 14-15 age group and an increase in use for those aged 16 and older.…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterUnder the new laws, the eSafety Commissioner will be able to compel social media companies to provide evidence of what they have done to…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterThe researchers surveyed more than 400 young people immediately before the restrictions came into effect, and again three months after,…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterAlthough platforms have pledged to abide by the laws, they have warned the measures could instead push teenagers into dark, unregulated…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenter"It is clear that tech giants are not doing enough to comply with the law; There are still too many children on the networks..
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenter