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Australia prepares to enforce under-16 social media ban
Original: 60 Minutes Transcript: Australia's under-16 social media ban
Australia's landmark law banning social media accounts for children under 16 is drawing global attention, with CBS's 60 Minutes examining how the ban will work and what it means for young users and tech companies. The policy, among the strictest in the world, requires platforms to block under-16 accounts or face fines. Commenters worldwide are debating whether other countries should follow suit and how enforcement will be managed.
Why now: Australia is the first country to enforce a minimum age of 16 for social media, prompting global debate over child safety online.
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