Will Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media work? | Social Media
Will Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media work? | Social Media
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This content discusses the recent ban on under-16s using social media in Australia, which has sparked debate globally on how to protect children online. The government argues that the ban is necessary to safeguard children, but Big Tech companies and some human rights groups believe it will not be effective. The content explores various arguments and perspectives on the issue, with guests including a professor specializing in data mining and online monitoring, a cyberpsychologist leading an anti-cyberbullying campaign, and a human rights lawyer and online safety coordinator.
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The move has divided opinion internationally on how to protect children online.
Under-16s have been banned from using social media under strict new legislation in Australia.
The government says it is to protect children, but Big Tech companies and some human rights groups say it will not work.
What are the arguments and the views worldwide?
Presenter:
Bernard Smith
Guests:
Mark Andrejevic – A professor at Monash University’s School of Media, Film, and Journalism in Melbourne and a specialist on the implications of data mining and online monitoring
Nirali Bhatia – A cyberpsychologist and the founder of Cyber BAAP, an anti-cyberbullying campaign in New Delhi
Noeline Blackwell – A human rights lawyer and online safety coordinator for the Children’s Rights Alliance in Ireland
Will Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media work? | Social Media
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