Australian PM ready to 'engage' with Musk on social media teen ban

Australia's prime minister said Sunday he was ready to "engage" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media.

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Young people look at their phone in Melbourne on November 28, 2024 as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media with claims social media platforms have been tarnished by cyberbullying, the spread of illegal content, and election-meddling claims. Australia is among the vanguard of nations trying to clean up social media, and the age limit legislation will make it among the world's strictest measures aimed at children. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

2024-12-01 13:43:35

Australia's prime minister said Sunday he was ready to "engage" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media.

Anthony Albanese hailed the parliament's Thursday passage of landmark legislation requiring social media firms to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young teens from having accounts.

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