In response to a post from the prime minister about banning children under 16 from social media, Musk said it seemed like a way to control internet access.
Billionaire Elon Musk has attacked the Albanese government’s plans to block children under 16 from using social media as a backdoor to controlling all Australians’ access to the internet.
On Thursday, legislation banning children under 16 from social media, which would include Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Musk’s X was introduced to the House of Representatives. Children would still be able to use YouTube Kids, WhatsApp and gaming services. On Friday Coalition communications spokesman David Coleman – who has given bipartisan support – said the social media giants were the core problem.
Australia’s proposed law has gained international attention as the ban on access for all children under 16 goes further than the parental consent provisions introduced by other nations.
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