Next week, one of the world's toughest social media bans will come into force

As Australia prepares to enforce a ban on social media access for individuals under 16, many teenagers are migrating to lesser-known platforms like Coverstar, Lemon8, Yope, and Rednote to circumvent the restrictions. This shift comes as Meta begins deleting accounts in compliance with the new regulations, which are set to take effect on December 10, 2025.

YouTube has announced its compliance with Australia's new age verification laws, which will restrict access to social media for individuals under 16, set to take effect on December 10, 2025. This decision follows similar actions by other platforms like Meta and X, amid growing concerns about online safety for minors.

The rapid expansion of datacentres in Australia, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, is raising concerns about their significant impact on the country's drinking water supply. Experts predict that the water demand for cooling these facilities in Sydney alone could surpass the total drinking water volume of Canberra within the next decade.

A recent study by Gong reveals that sales teams utilizing AI technologies generate 77% more revenue per representative, indicating a significant shift in how AI is perceived in corporate revenue strategies. The study analyzed over 7.1 million sales opportunities across 3,600 companies and surveyed more than 3,000 revenue leaders globally, highlighting a growing trust in AI for business decision-making.

Whistleblowers have disclosed that hundreds of online safety workers in the UK have signed agreements to leave TikTok, despite the company's assertion to MPs that the proposed cuts are not finalized. This revelation raises concerns about the company's workforce stability and operational capacity.

Australia is set to enforce a ban on social media access for individuals under 16, effective November 10, 2025. The Australian regulator has indicated that platforms must take measures to prevent underage users from using VPNs to bypass this restriction, although specific implementation details remain unclear.

Australia is set to implement a groundbreaking law prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms starting December 10, 2025. This legislation aims to protect minors from online risks and includes major platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat.