Friday, 14 August, 2026
Too Soon to Judge: Tech Giants Push Back as Australia Weighs Fines Over Under-16 Ban
By TechShots Studio
During an Australian Senate inquiry, representatives from Google, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat warned lawmakers against over-relying on early data showing roughly 80% of minors still access social media despite a national under-16 ban. Tech executives emphasized that age-verification technology is still evolving and guest access differs from account ownership, while regulators consider doubling fines to A$99 million for non-compliance.
Read full story at REUTERS