No Facebook, Instagram for children: Meta deletes more than half a million teen accounts in Australia
Australia's new social media ban for under-16s has led Meta to delete over half a million accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This stringent government intervention aims to protect young users from harms like anxiety and exposure to inappropriate content. While Meta complies, it highlights age verification challenges, and critics question the ban's effectiveness against determined teens.
Australia's new social media ban for under-16s has led Meta to delete over half a million accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This stringent government intervention aims to protect young users from harms like anxiety and exposure to inappropriate content. While Meta complies, it highlights age verification challenges, and critics question the ban's effectiveness against determined teens.
