Australia’s top internet safety official said Tuesday she might take five major social media companies to court, claiming they have failed to stop children under 16 from using their services.
Julie Inman Grant, who runs Australia’s eSafety office, released her first review since new rules kicked in, requiring 10 platforms to shut down all accounts belonging to Australians under 16. The platforms now under scrutiny are Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.
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