Meta Platforms(US:META) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-04 02:11Core Points - Australia has informed digital platforms including Meta, Google, and TikTok to prepare for a social media ban for users under 16, effective December 10 [1][2] - The law is a world-first initiative aimed at protecting minors from harmful online content, posing a challenge for both Australian authorities and tech giants [1] - The legislation has faced opposition from platform operators, who question the reliability of existing age verification technologies [1][2] Group 1 - The electronic safety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has communicated expectations for companies to deactivate accounts held by users under 16 [1] - Companies are required to implement measures to prevent minors from circumventing restrictions through account settings [1] - A government-funded trial concluded that age verification is feasible, indicating no significant technological barriers [1] Group 2 - Approximately 95% of Australians aged 10 to 15 have at least one social media account [2] - Digital platforms, including Snapchat and X, will be responsible for enforcing age restrictions, with violations potentially resulting in fines up to AUD 50 million (USD 33 million) [2] - The Australian government has revoked the initial exemption for YouTube regarding this legislation [2]