澳大利亚禁止2025年12月10日不到16岁的人使用社交媒体,要求核实年龄,并对不遵守规定者予以处罚。 Australia bans social media for under-16s Dec. 10, 2025, requiring age verification with penalties for non-compliance.

澳大利亚从2025年12月10日起禁止16岁以下人士使用社交媒体, 要求TikTok、Instagram和Snapchat等平台使用AI-how selfies和第三方服务等工具验证年龄。 Australia has banned social media use for under-16s starting December 10, 2025, requiring platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat to verify ages using tools such as AI-powered selfies and third-party services. 公司必须采取“合理措施”阻止未成年人入境或面临罚款, 尽管假出生日期和狗的照片等方法已经被用来绕过检查。 Companies must take "reasonable steps" to block underage access or face fines, though methods like fake birth dates and dog photos are already being used to bypass checks. 虽然一些平台的索偿数据在核查后被删除,但对准确性、隐私和透明度仍然感到关切。 While some platforms claim data is deleted after verification, concerns remain over accuracy, privacy, and transparency. 专家和官员承认该法律并非万无一失，但标志着青少年网络安全的重大一步。 Experts and officials acknowledge the law is not foolproof but mark a major step in youth online safety.