澳大利亚青少年“社媒禁令”遭美在线平台起诉

Group 1 - Reddit has filed a lawsuit against the Australian government regarding a social media ban for users under 16, seeking to declare the law invalid or inapplicable to its platform [1] - The Australian government emphasizes its commitment to protecting young people from social media harm, stating it stands with parents and children [1] - The amendment passed by the Australian Parliament last November mandates specific social media platforms to take "reasonable measures" to prevent users under 16 from having accounts, with non-compliance resulting in fines up to AUD 49.5 million (approximately CNY 230 million) [1] Group 2 - Since the amendment's passage, the Australian government has dynamically adjusted the list of platforms required to enforce the ban, which currently includes Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Reddit among ten online platforms [2] - Research by the Australian government's cybersecurity agency found that 96% of teenagers aged 10 to 15 use social media, with 70% having encountered harmful content, highlighting the need for age restriction measures to mitigate negative impacts [2]