Australia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usage. The government is boosting regulator powers to compel companies to prove age verification efforts. Despite over 5 million under-16 accounts deactivated, studies reveal easy circumvention of age checks. Prime Minister Albanese stated big tech isn't doing enough, prompting stricter measures.

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading…

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading…

Regulator to gain more powers to boost enforcement, PM announces