The Australian government has announced that YouTube will be included in new legislation that bans children under the age of 16 from using social media.

The Australian government has announced YouTube will be required to ensure account holders are at least 16 years old starting in December

STORY: "Importantly, following advice from the eSafety Commissioner, young people under the age of 16 will not be able to have accounts on YouTube.”Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that the government will include YouTube in its world-first ban on social media for teenagers.