澳16岁以下社媒禁令正式生效 10家平台承诺合规

Group 1 - Australia has officially implemented a social media ban for individuals under 16 years old, marking the first legislative action of its kind globally [1] - The ban affects 10 major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and local streaming service Kick, all of which have committed to comply with the new regulations [1] - The Australian government plans to adjust the list of platforms required to enforce the ban based on actual circumstances [1] Group 2 - The social media platform X was the last among the 10 to announce compliance with the ban, stating that it is a legal requirement rather than a choice [2] - Various methods will be employed by the platforms to verify user ages, including behavioral analysis, selfie-based age estimation, and identity verification through ID uploads and bank account linking [2] - Australian Prime Minister Albanese described the day as a proud moment for many families, emphasizing the government's capability to address online dangers that exceed traditional protective measures [2] Group 3 - Approximately 1 million Australian minors are expected to be affected by the ban, with many users posting farewells on the platforms before the ban took effect [4] - The Australian Federal Parliament passed the "2024 Cybersecurity (Minimum Age for Social Media) Amendment" in November last year, requiring specific social media platforms to take "reasonable measures" to prevent under-16s from having accounts [4] - Non-compliance with the ban could result in fines of up to 49.5 million AUD (approximately 232 million RMB), and prior to the ban, 86% of Australian youth aged 8 to 15 were using social media [4]