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Digital ID, facial analysis and AI profiling to be considered in teen social media ban trial


The federal government has committed to banning teens from social media — but hasn't figured out how or from what age.

Anthony Albanese surrounded by school students (Image: AAP)Digital ID requirements, artificial intelligence profiling and vocal analysis are all on the table as part of the federal government’s search for ways to ban teens from using social media. Late on Tuesday, the federal government announced that it would seek to pass legislation that would give it the power to ban teenagers from social media and other digital platforms. The trial will evaluate these technologies on the basis of accuracy, ease of use, reliability, data security, freedom from biases, human rights and privacy protections.

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