Meta, Snapchat and TikTok have urged Australia to reconsider a decision to exempt YouTube from its laws banning social media for children younger than 16.
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Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices citing security concerns
Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices over concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup poses security risks.
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FDA Bans Red No. 3, Artificial Food Dye Found In Beverages, Candy, And More
The FDA issued an order on Wednesday that will ban Red No. 3’s inclusion in food products and ingested drugs.
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Meta tightens ad rules to curb financial scams aimed at Australians
Instagram and Meta Platforms said on Monday it had introduced stricter rules for advertisers of financial products and services targeting Australians.
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
Tech giants like TikTok argue social media ban on children under 16 could push young people to “darker corners of the internet”.
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Australia Passes Law That Bans Children Under 16 From Social Media
Australian lawmakers have approved a ban on social media for children under the age of 16-years-old.
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