Australia’s new law banning social media access for those under 16 has ignited a fierce debate with Elon Musk, who claims it undermines internet freedom. As govt seeks to protect children, concerns about implementation and Big Tech's accountability come to the forefront.

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban,

Anthony Albanese has dashed criticism of tech billionaire Elon Musk as the government works to implement its social media age ban for teens under 16 years of age.