'It is not meeting its objectives': Meta says Australia’s under-16 ban is failing despite deleting half a million accounts

The fallout from the Australian government's decision to ban under-16s from social media continues: Meta has posted an update ...

Meta warns Australia’s under-16 social media ban isn’t effective — after banning nearly 550K accounts

The tech giant said it removed 544,052 suspected under-16 accounts across Instagram, Facebook and Threads between Dec. 4 and ...
VnExpress International

Meta shuts 544,000 accounts for kids under Australia's social media ban

Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Jan. 12 to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it ...

Meta Deletes Nearly 550,000 Accounts as Australia Enforces Under-16 Social Media Restrictions

Meta has removed close to 550,000 user accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Threads as it begins enforcing Australia’s ...
Social Samosa

Meta deactivates 550K accounts under Australia's ban on social media platforms

The company said it will comply with the law but urged more policy dialogue, arguing that app-by-app age verification is ...

Meta deletes 550,000 accounts as Australia enforces child social media ban

Meta Platforms Inc. said it has removed almost 550,000 accounts in Australia to comply with the new rules. The action covers ...
Fox Business

Meta, X and Snap submit joint letter signaling support for age verification bill to protect teens

Meta, X, and Snap Inc. are signaling support for a South Dakota bill requiring age verification for users attempting to download applications onto their phones ...

Meta shuts over 544,000 Australian accounts after ban

The tech giant removed Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts to comply with Australia's social media ban for under-16-year ...