Australia's Social Media Ban Drives Teens to Less Regulated Platforms, Meta Warns

Dec 10, 2025 04:39 pm CST

Meta warns that Australia's recent ban on social media for users under 16 is pushing teenagers toward less regulated platforms like Lemon8 and yope, potentially compromising online safety despite the law's intentions. The tech giant expressed concerns about these alternative apps lacking the specialized safety features developed for teen protection.