Australia became the first country in the world to ban children under 16 from social media. Almost a year later, the government is preparing for a potential court battle with some of the world’s biggest tech companies — while pushing ahead with even tougher rules for social media platforms and AI chatbots.

In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg’s Angus Whitley, communications minister Anika Wells explains why she believes the ban is working, why Big Tech still isn’t doing enough to protect children, and how Australia’s next wave of regulation could reshape the way companies from Meta to OpenAI operate.

Australia became the first country in the world to ban children under 16 from social media. Almost a year later, the government is preparing for a potential court battle with some of the world&rsquo;s biggest tech companies &mdash; while pushing ahead with even tougher rules for social media platforms and AI chatbots.
In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg&rsquo;s Angus Whitley, communications minister Anika Wells explains why she believes the ban is working, why Big Tech still isn&rsquo;t doing enough to protect children, and how Australia&rsquo;s next wave of regulation could reshape the way companies from Meta to OpenAI operate.

Each week, Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg's team of reporters lift the lid on the biggest stories shaping Australia's place in global business. 

Each week, Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg's team of reporters lift the lid on the biggest stories shaping Australia's place in global business.

Each week, Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg's team of reporters lift the lid on the biggest stories shaping Australia's place in global business.

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast

Each week, Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg's team of reporters lift the lid on the biggest stories shaping Australia's place in global business.

Why Australia Is Set to Sue Facebook and TikTok

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