YouTube Added to Australia's Teen Social Media Ban | JQJO

Australia will include YouTube in its world-first ban on social media for children under 16, reversing an earlier exemption. The government cited harmful content as the reason, despite YouTube's arguments that it offers benefits. The ban, starting in December, also covers TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat, with hefty fines for non-compliance. The decision follows recommendations from the eSafety Commissioner and is being watched internationally, with Norway implementing a similar ban and the UK considering one.