MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children under 16 from having accounts. Communications Minister Anika Wells said Wednesday the platforms will join others like Facebook and TikTok in enforcing this rule starting Dec. 10. Platforms failing to comply could face fines up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million). Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant will enforce the ban, which aims to protect children online. The move is being closely watched by other countries concerned about social media’s impact on young users. Critics worry about privacy implications for all users.
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