Social media giant Meta says banning young people from its platforms won't work, but supporters of a law change are crying foul, saying the owner of Facebook and Instagram is using the same tactics as big tobacco.
The National Party last year launched a members' bill pushing for a youth ban. The law change is also supported by Labour.
The bill aimed to protect under-16-year-olds from harm on social media.
Meta vice president and global head of safety Antigone Davis was in Auckland on Tuesday, showcasing Instagram's Teen Accounts.
They feature built-in restrictions on content, as well as time limit reminders and way
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