Australia will no more allow children under 16 years of age to be present on YouTube, a top minister said on Wednesday, citing the need to shield them from “predatory algorithm”.
“Young people under the age of 16 will not be able to have accounts on YouTube. They will also not be able to have accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and X among other platforms. We want Australian parents and families to know that we have got their back,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at a press conference on Wednesday.
“We know this is not the only solution and there’s more to do. But it will make a difference. We know that social media is doing social harm,” he added.
