Austria plans to ban social media for under-14s amid new laws; Andreas Babler, SPÖ leader since June 2023, is now vice-chancellor.
Austria is preparing legislation to ban social media for users under 14, with draft laws expected by June. The move aims to protect children from addictive algorithms and harmful content, following a trend of European countries implementing similar restrictions.
Australia's new law requires 10 major social media platforms to block under-16s or face fines of up to AU$49.5 million. While platforms have deactivated 5 million accounts, concerns remain over compliance and effectiveness, with investigations ongoing into potential non-compliance by major companies like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.