Technology
Meta to Remove Under-16 Australian Users From Platforms Starting Dec. 4, Complying With National Social Media Ban for Teens
Tech giant Meta announced on Nov. 25 that it will phase out access to Facebook, Instagram and other platforms for Australian users under 16 starting Dec. 4, with all relevant accounts fully removed by Dec. 10 — a move to comply with Australia’s upcoming nationwide ban on minors using social media. Australian authorities in Canberra are rolling out a social media ban for minors, set to take effect Dec. 10. Under the rule, platforms including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok must forcibly remove under-16 Australian users; noncompliance will result in massive fines. Government data shows that among Australia’s 13-to-15-year-old demographic, there are roughly 350,000 Instagram users and 150,000 Facebook accounts — groups directly impacted by the measure
Google Gemini 3 Makes Sensational Debut
On November 18, 2025, Google DeepMind officially launched its next-generation AI model, Gemini 3. The day after its release, it topped the LMArena leaderboard with an Elo rating of 1501, sending shockwaves through the global tech community. Industry leaders, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk hailed the launch, while related topics garnered over 870 million views.