Australia investigates social media companies’ compliance with child safety laws

WashU Law professor Oliver Roberts discusses Australia’s investigation into potential violations of its ban on social media for children during ‘Fox & Friends First.’

Australia is investigating major social media companies, including Meta and TikTok, for potential breaches of a ban restricting access for children under 16. Oliver Roberts, a professor of law at WashU Law School, highlights that internal YouTube emails revealed the company's goal was "viewer addiction," not just viewership. He emphasizes that this internal admission could be a "smoking gun" in ongoing federal lawsuits concerning social media addiction among children.