Elon Musk's X platform opposes Australia's proposed social media restrictions for minors, claiming the law infringes on foreign operations and involves invasive data-gathering practices.
X has formally challenged Australia's efforts to implement a strict under-16 social media ban, arguing the legislation overreaches its regulatory authority and threatens to interfere with international platforms.
The company called Australia's information-gathering powers "invasive," citing concerns about how the government would enforce age verification requirements. X demanded the government abandon its strengthened no-children policy without providing alternative compliance measures.
Australia's proposed ban would prohibit social media access for users under 16, marking one of the world's strictest youth digital restrictions. The legislation requires platforms to verify user age before granting access.
X joins other major tech platforms in opposing the measure. Industry groups have raised technical and privacy concerns about age verification methods, warning implementations could compromise user data security.
The Australian government has positioned the ban as necessary to protect children's mental health and safety online. Lawmakers maintain the policy aligns with protecting minors from social media harms.
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