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Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Australia accuses major social media firms of not doing enough Teens easily circumventing age-assurance measures put in place Maximum penalty for not upholding the ban doubled to $68 million Planned update to law also strengthens regulator's information-gathering powers SYDNEY — Australia said on Saturday it would doub

Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

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Australia accuses major social media firms of not doing enough Teens easily circumventing age-assurance measures put in place Maximum penalty for not upholding the ban doubled to $68 million Planned update to law also strengthens regulator's information-gathering powers SYDNEY — Australia said on Saturday it would doub

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