Australia. Ban on social media for under-16s faces legal challenges

In Australia, a ban on social media for those under 16 is facing legal challenges from human rights organizations and Reddit. The High Court is reviewing the case, with Reddit arguing the ban is ineffective and poorly conceived, as many teens still access social media. Lawyer Perry Herzfeld stated that the ban restricts young people's ability to create and access content. The Digital Freedom Project also filed a lawsuit on behalf of two 15-year-olds, who view the ban as a step towards censorship disguised as child safety. The ban affects major platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook, with increased penalties for non-compliance.