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Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban (www.reuters.com)
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[–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

Most people are viewing this as a good way to prevent misinformation brainwashing

If only the government had actually made that the law. Crack down on the harmful algorithms that commercial social media use, instead of this shit.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (1 child)

    Well that would be a much bigger line to cross. Its reasonable to say under 16s are to young to navigate the world of online info. But its completely different to say no age can go on the internet.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (1 child)

    no age can go on the internet.

    I don't think anyone had ever suggested anything like that.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    You're right. I have no idea how I read your initial comment and jump to that conclusion. I must have been tired when i replied.

    For the actual response. I think this law does partial combat the misinformation,advertising and brainwashing concerns. I dont think we can/need to prevent misinformation, advertising or brainwashing for people over 16 without serious infringement on civil liberties.

    For algorithm's its far less feasible to go after. These companies protect the algorithm because its the core IP of their business. Its not something we can simply get rid of without destroying the most popular feature of the platform.

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