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Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 09:41 IST
Elon Musk's X joins Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok in enforcing Australia's ban on under-16s using social media.
Elon Musk's X joins Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok in enforcing Australia's ban on under-16s using social media. Representative Image (Pixabay)
Elon Musk’s X said Wednesday it would comply with Australia’s world-leading crackdown banning under-16s from social media.
“It’s not our choice — it’s what the Australian law requires," the company said in a statement as the legislation came into effect.
Formerly known as Twitter, X was the last of 10 restricted social media platforms to set out how it will implement Australia’s ban.
All platforms — including Facebook, YouTube and TikTok — have now agreed to take steps to remove young users.
They face US$33 million fines if they fail to take reasonable steps to purge Australia-based accounts belonging to users younger than 16.
The Australian government says unprecedented measures are needed to protect children from “predatory algorithms" filling phone screens with bullying, sex and violence.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - AFP)
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December 10, 2025, 09:41 IST
News world ‘It's Not Our Choice’: X Agrees To Enforce Australia’s New Ban On Under-16 Social Media Use
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