The Future Of: Social Media [FULL PODCAST EPISODE]

Australia is banning social media for children 16 and under – but will it actually keep them safe or only spark new problems? In this episode, hosts David Karsten and Celeste Fourie are joined by Professor Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University, to discuss Australia’s proposed ban on social media for children under 16. We explore what the Ban aims to achieve, who it will affect, and whether it could reshape the relationship between government and big tech. The discussion also ventures into what social media will look like when the ban comes into play, and how AI is creating a new internet for the next generation. The ban: Purpose, platforms and rollout [01:15] Consultation and youth input [04:40] How social platforms shape teens’ social lives [06:20] Will the ban protect young people? [11:12] Generative AI and youth [16:30] Industry and global response [22:00] Digital literacy and misinformation [16:50] The path forward: advice on supporting teens as the ban takes effect [33:10] To discover more episodes: http://curtin.edu/t9hfy2 Find realistic solutions for your business or industry: http://curtin.edu/workwithus #TheFutureOf #CurtinResearch