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Australia Targets TikTok, Meta Amid Rising Online Safety Concerns

3/22/2026

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Facebook introduced the 'Like' feature on February 9, 2009, shifting from chronological to algorithm-driven feeds.
The shift fueled the rise of influencers and the spread of harmful content, including hate speech in Myanmar.
Amnesty International reports TikTok's algorithm can expose users, especially teens, to self-harm content within minutes.
Australia has begun banning children from certain platforms, and TikTok and Meta face scrutiny over safety measures and business models.

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Facebook introduced the 'Like' feature on February 9, 2009, shifting from chronological to algorithm-driven feeds.
The shift fueled the rise of influencers and the spread of harmful content, including hate speech in Myanmar.
Amnesty International reports TikTok's algorithm can expose users, especially teens, to self-harm content within minutes.
Australia has begun banning children from certain platforms, and TikTok and Meta face scrutiny over safety measures and business models.