Big Tech corporations hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying the law was "rushed" through parliament.

Social media has become an almost-important part of everyone’s life, especially kids. Be it tweens or teens, most children spend hours on social media, using the platforms to connect with their friends or post content.

Australia has set one of the strictest regulations against Big Tech by banning social media access for children under 16, sparking both domestic support and international concerns. The law, which targets companies like Meta,