Reddit is deploying global protections for under-18 users - stricter chat settings, reduced personalized advertising, and age-prediction controls - coinciding with Australia’s upcoming restrictions on platforms for users under 16.
These measures highlight broader questions about responsible design, age verification, and the operational impact of safety-driven regulation.
What’s your stance on regulation-driven platform changes versus platform-led safeguards?
Source:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-09/reddit-adds-global-teen-safety-features-ahead-of-australia-ban
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