So just more security theater?
Social media platforms will not be required to prove accuracy of under-16 bans
Submitted 1 day ago by CurlyWurlies4All@slrpnk.net to australia@aussie.zone
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/social-media-ban-final-rules-announced/105776730
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SpaceRanger13@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
No, permission to data mine
SpaceRanger13@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
Nevermind, they have “AI” on the job. I’m sure that will keep those kids safe
Instead, the guidelines will direct platforms to take a “layered” approach to assessing age with multiple methods, and to “minimise friction” for their users — such as by using AI-driven models that assess age with facial scans or by tracking user behaviour.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I saw this browser plugin and it looks like a far better alternative. Sorry couldn’t find a good non-X link
thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
I wonder how long it will be until we run out of sane countries we could VPN into, in order to avoid all of this nonsense.
No1@aussie.zone 1 day ago
As a matter of interest, where is the closest/fastest non fourteen eyes country that has good privacy laws?
thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are your best bets currently - they’re not perfect, and who knows for how much longer…