Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant, warns that Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, and YouTube may fall under a social-media ban for users under 16, effective December 10. Inman-Grant communicated this in letters to the companies, indicating a significant regulatory shift aimed at protecting minors online. This move could impact user engagement and advertising revenues for these platforms. As regulations tighten, companies must prepare for the impending changes.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant, warns that Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, and YouTube may fall under a social-media ban for users under 16, effective December 10. Inman-Grant communicated this in letters to the companies, indicating a significant regulatory shift aimed at protecting minors online. This move could impact user engagement and advertising revenues for these platforms. As regulations tighten, companies must prepare for the impending changes.