Australia will enforce a nationwide social media age ban from December 10, extending restrictions to Reddit and Kick. The two platforms now join Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, and YouTube under a new legal order that forbids users under 16 from holding accounts. Communications Minister Anika Wells announced the move on Wednesday, confirming that the government expects full compliance from all listed companies. Platforms that fail to block underage users face penalties of up to 50 million Australian dollars (€28.3 million). “We’ve met with several social media platforms to ensure they understand there’s no excuse for non-compliance,” Wells said.…
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