Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-28 05:42Core Points - Google is pressuring the Australian government to exclude YouTube from a proposed ban on social media platforms for users under 16, warning of potential legal action [2][3] - The Australian government plans to implement one of the strictest social media bans globally by December 2025, prohibiting users under 16 from accessing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat [2] - The proposed ban includes significant penalties for social media companies that fail to prevent underage access, with fines reaching up to 49.5 million AUD (approximately 230 million RMB) [2] - YouTube was initially excluded from the ban, but a recommendation was made to include it due to research indicating higher exposure to harmful content for children on the platform compared to others [3] - Google argues that YouTube should be treated as a video-sharing platform rather than a typical social media platform, seeking to lobby against the ban [3] - The Australian government remains firm on the ban, emphasizing the need to protect children from harmful content on social media [3][4] - Prime Minister Albanese supports the government's stance, highlighting the negative impact of social media on youth mental health as a reason for the action [4]