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Social media bans on teens risk strengthening Big Tech's grip on the sector, Bluesky exec warns
Bluesky warns that teen social media bans could strengthen Big Tech by raising compliance costs that smaller platforms struggle to meet. Australia's under-16 ban is cited as a key example, with major platforms required to add strict age verification systems. While the goal is youth protection, critics argue these rules may concentrate power in a few dominant companies and make it harder for new entrants to compete or build alternative social platforms.
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