Technology
Australia prepares court action against five platforms over under-16 ban
Australia's communications minister says the eSafety Commissioner expects to take Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube to the Federal Court over alleged breaches of the country's under-16 social media ban. Anika Wells said the regulator found many minors could keep or open accounts because age checks were weak. Maximum penalties for breaches have been raised to A$109.2 million, and the regulator now has stronger powers to gather evidence.