Google Criticizes Australia's Ban on Under-16s' YouTube Accounts
Google has strongly criticized Australia's impending ban on under-16s holding social media accounts, including YouTube.
The ban, set to begin on December 10, was initially expected to exempt YouTube after the legislation was introduced by the Albanese government in November 2024.
However, a federal government backflip has added YouTube to the ban, prompting Google's criticism.
Google slams Australia banning under-16s' YouTube accounts
The tech giant's criticism comes after the government's exemption backflip, which has raised concerns about the impact on young users.
Author's summary: Google criticizes Australia's YouTube ban for under-16s.