Core Viewpoint - Australia has implemented the world's first ban on social media usage for individuals under 16 years old, requiring platforms to take reasonable measures to prevent registration and usage by this age group [3][7]. Regulatory Measures - The new law mandates that platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and others must block or remove accounts held by users aged 13 to 15, with an estimated 440,000 Snapchat accounts, 150,000 Facebook accounts, and 350,000 Photo Wall accounts needing to be banned [5][6]. - Platforms are not given a specific method for age verification but must use multiple techniques, including identity verification, facial recognition, and user behavior analysis [6]. Implementation Challenges - Experts suggest that while the law is significant, it may face challenges in execution, particularly regarding identity verification and privacy concerns [3][6]. - There are reports of children circumventing the ban using makeup or other methods, indicating potential flaws in the age verification system [7]. International Reactions - Australia's move has garnered international attention, with countries like Denmark, Norway, France, Spain, Malaysia, and New Zealand considering similar measures [9][10]. - The European Parliament has also proposed a non-binding resolution advocating for a minimum age of 16 for social media access, with parental consent required for younger users [10].

此次禁令预估将影响约100万名澳大利亚未成年人。 12月10日，澳大利亚针对16岁以下人群的社交媒体禁令正式生效，澳大利亚由此成为全球首个通过立法实施此 类禁令的国家。目前，10家主流社交媒体平台均已承诺将遵守新规定。澳大利亚总理阿尔巴尼斯在10日当天表 示，这是"值得骄傲的一天"。 此前，澳大利亚总理阿尔巴尼斯于9日发表视频讲话，呼吁全国青少年放下手机，培养新兴趣，迎接更"健 康"的生活方式。 澳大利亚总理 阿尔巴尼斯： 从12月10日起，如果你未满16岁，你将不再被允许拥有社交媒体账户。希望你们 充分利用即将到来的学校假期，而不是整天刷手机，去尝试一项新运动、学习一种新乐器，或者读一读那本你 在书架上放了很久的书。还有很重要的一点，多和你的朋友、家人一起，面对面地度过有意义的时光。 据了解，此次禁令预估将影响约100万名澳大利亚未成年人，他们对此态度各异。有人认为，这能让孩子回归 真实生活；另一些人觉得，应通过加强监管来改善社交媒体存在的问题，而非直接封禁。此外，部分家长也表 达了担忧，认为"一刀切"的禁令或许难以达到预期效果。 潜望系列深度报道丨 股事会专栏 丨 投资小红书 丨 e公司调查 丨 时报会客 ...