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Australia’s Social Media Ban Fails | Toronto News
Australia’s bid to block kids under sixteen from social media is collapsing fast—new laws requiring age verification are failing because major platforms like Instagram and TikTok aren’t even asking for proof. A test by a software firm showed 90% of fake 16-year-old accounts slipped through without a hitch, even landing ads for youth banking or adult content. The government is doubling down with steeper fines and lawsuits, but platforms argue they’re following low-friction guidelines—and that fake accounts don’t reflect real behavior. This messy failure mirrors a global struggle: how do we…
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