‘AI-powered manipulation’ will still reach children’s inboxes under Australia’s under 16s ban, experts warn

Australia’s under-16 social media ban may fail to protect children from explicit content, as platforms like Messenger remain unaffected and harbor AI chatbots that can expose users to sexual and violent messages. Experts emphasize the need for improved digital literacy and platform accountability instead of relying solely on bans, warning that children may gravitate toward less regulated messaging apps.

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