Meta Deletes 500,000 Kids' Accounts Under Australia's New Ban

Meta has removed more than 500,000 accounts belonging to children under 16 in Australia. This action follows a new law requiring social media platforms to get parental consent for users under that age. The company says it is complying with the regulations. However, it argues that such "blanket bans" are not the best solution. Meta is now urging the Australian government to work with the industry. It wants to find what it calls a more "constructive" approach to youth safety online. The company suggests that better methods exist. These could include parental supervision tools and age-verification technology.