New Zealand Pledges Under-16 Social Media Ban, Big Tech Required to Infer User Age
Two of the three governing parties oppose the bill, raising questions about its passage.
TL;DR
- New Zealand is considering a ban on social media access for those under 16.
- AI companion apps are also included in the proposed ban.
- The Online Safety (Minimum Age and Child Safety Risk Assessment) Bill will allow regulators to identify affected platforms.
- Features like algorithmic feeds, endless scroll, 'likes,' and disappearing stories will be considered.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon mentioned Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook as potential targets.
- New Zealand aims to learn from Australia's enforcement difficulties with its social media ban.