In fewer than 100 days, under-16s in Australia will be banned from social media. But a big question remains unanswered: how will the ban work? The Government has released findings into age verification trials to stop children and early teens from creating social media accounts, including on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram. While it says the tech is “practical” and “achievable”, the findings show privacy and accuracy issues persist. In today’s deep dive – we’ll take you through the findings looking at whether age assurance tech will bring about the first age-specific social media ban in the world. Listen: YouTube vs the Fed Govt Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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