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Meta warns Australia teen ban pushes kids to less regulated apps
Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
Kids are shifting to unlisted Lemon8 and yope
Meta says Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s is backfiring by funneling teens into less regulated alternatives. The company points to Lemon8 and yope, which aren’t covered by the restrictions, as their downloads surge in Australia. Meta argues the shift could reduce safeguards and increase safety risks for younger users.
- Meta claims Australia’s under-16 social ban redirects teens elsewhere
- Unlisted apps Lemon8 and yope are seeing download spikes
- The company says lesser regulation may compromise teen safety
- Regulatory coverage gaps could be driving the shift
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