Friday, 16 January, 2026
Australia Social Media Crackdown
Social media giants have deactivated over 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia as the government intensifies its push for stricter age verification laws. This massive cleanup comes ahead of new legislation aimed at banning children under 16 from digital platforms to improve online safety. The purge highlights the growing regulatory pressure on tech companies to implement robust safeguards.
Read full story at Economic Times