YouTube to Log Out All Australian Users Under 16 as New Child Safety Law Takes Effect |
Google's YouTube has confirmed that it will follow Australia's new law banning social media accounts for users under 16, ending weeks of uncertainty for millions of young viewers and creators.
The company announced that all users younger than 16 will be automatically signed out of their accounts starting December 10, marking a major shift in how teens in Australia can access the platform.
The decision comes after the Australian government reversed an earlier exemption for YouTube.
Officials said the move was necessary because many children had reported seeing harmful content on the platform.
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