There are three key options to assess the age of a social media user. The company that will trial technologies for the Australian government explains what happens next.
The article from The Age discusses the appointment of Richard Windeyer as the head of a new taskforce responsible for implementing Australia's social media ban on platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and others, due to national security concerns. Windeyer, previously involved in cybersecurity policy, faces the complex task of navigating legal, technical, and political challenges to enforce the ban. The ban aims to protect against foreign interference and misinformation, but it has sparked debates over freedom of speech, privacy, and the economic impact on businesses that rely on these platforms for marketing and communication. The taskforce will work on defining the scope of the ban, ensuring compliance, and addressing potential loopholes or workarounds by users and companies. The government's move has been met with mixed reactions, with some applauding the security measures while others criticize it as an overreach that could isolate Australia digitally.
