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eSafety Chief Challenges YouTube's Under-16s Exemption

6/25/2025

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Australia's eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has taken a stand against YouTube's exemption from the under-16s social media ban, calling out the platform for misleading claims of safety. In response, YouTube defended its focus on entertainment over social interaction, urging the government to uphold its current policies amidst the ongoing debate.

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Australia's eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has taken a stand against YouTube's exemption from the under-16s social media ban, calling out the platform for misleading claims of safety. In response, YouTube defended its focus on entertainment over social interaction, urging the government to uphold its current policies amidst the ongoing debate.