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Despite Australia's strict social media ban for minors, a YouTube exemption poses risks

The article from MSN discusses Australia's new legislation aimed at protecting minors from the potential harms of social media by imposing strict age restrictions. However, the law includes an exemption for YouTube, which has sparked concerns among experts. Despite YouTube being classified as a video-sharing platform rather than a social media site under this law, it still features many social media-like functionalities such as user comments, likes, and the ability to create and share content. Critics argue that this exemption could undermine the law's intent, as YouTube remains a platform where children can be exposed to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and other online risks. The article highlights the debate over whether YouTube should be treated differently from other social media platforms, given its significant overlap in functionality and the potential for similar negative impacts on young users.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/despite-australia-s-strict-social-media-ban-for-minors-a-youtube-exemption-poses-risks/ar-AA1yiWvu ]