Meta highlighted that many Australian teens are circumventing its new social media ban by using alternative platforms such as Yope and Lemon8.

Tech giant says ongoing compliance will be a ‘multi-layered process’ as UK Labour faces pressure to bring in similar ban

The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm.

Meta has removed more than half a million social media accounts belonging to Australians under the age of 16, the company said, as it announced its efforts to comply with the…

Meta highlighted that many Australian teens are circumventing its new social media ban by using alternative platforms such as Yope and Lemon8.

The effects of a new social media ban for under 16s in Australia has been mixed so far. Some teens are embracing new habits while others are bypassing the law.

Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading ban