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Australia Probes Social Media Giants Over Kids Ban Compliance
Australia is investigating five major social media platforms for allegedly failing to enforce its ban on underage users. The probe could lead to fines or stricter regulations if violations are found. This marks one of the first major enforcement actions under the country's new age-restriction law.
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The investigation tests whether social media companies can effectively implement age verification at scale, a challenge with global implications for child safety regulation.
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The Register
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