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The Guardian

an hour ago

• The Guardian

YouTube should not be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban, eSafety commissioner says

YouTube should be included in the ban on under-16s accessing social media, the nation's online safety chief has said as she urges the Albanese government to rethink its decision to carve out the video sharing platform from new rules which apply to apps such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram. The eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, also recommended the government update its under-16s social media ban to specifically address features like stories, streaks and AI chatbots which can disproportionately pose risk to young people. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email The under-16s ban will come into effect in December 2025, despite questions over how designated online platforms would verify users' ages, and the government's own age assurance trial reporting last week that current technology is not 'guaranteed to be effective' and face-scanning tools have given incorrect results. Although then communications minister Michelle Rowland initially indicated YouTube would be part of the ban legislated in December 2024, the regulations specifically exempted the Google-owned video site. Guardian Australia revealed YouTube's global chief executive personally lobbied Rowland for an exemption shortly before she announced the carve out. But in new advice to the communications minister, Anika Wells, Inman Grant warned that large online platforms were weakening their policies designed to reduce harm, and said YouTube should be included in the social media ban. 'Given the known risks of harm on Youtube, the similarity of its functionality to other online services, and without sufficient evidence demonstrating that Youtube predominately provides beneficial experiences for children under 16, providing a specific carve out for Youtube appears to be inconsistent with the purpose of the Act,' Inman Grant wrote in advice to Wells. YouTube was exempted from the rules after Rowland said it was among online services that helped young people access 'education and health support they need' – a deal strongly opposed by other leading social platforms, which called it an 'irrational' and 'shortsighted' decision. In her advice to Wells, Inman Grant said an exemption was 'not consistent with the purpose of the [social media minimum age] obligation to reduce the risk of harm'. Wells announced last week she had asked Inman Grant for advice on the rules around the under-16s ban. Inman Grant's advice was released by Wells' office ahead of a speech by the eSafety commissioner to the National Press Club on Tuesday. Inman Grant said exempting any particular service could create issues around enforcement, noting 'rapidly evolving' technology was leading to a 'shifting risk profile' of certain platforms, and that naming any specific platform could quickly become outdated. She said YouTube features – such as infinite scroll, auto-play and algorithmically recommended feeds – which are also present on TikTok and Instagram, were among those meant to be captured by the social media ban. According to advance speech extracts released by the eSafety Commission, Inman Grant will raise concern about YouTube in her press club speech, referencing a survey of 2,600 children aged 10 to 15 conducted by her office. 'Alarmingly, around 7 in 10 kids said they had encountered harmful content, including exposure to misogynistic or hateful material, dangerous online challenges, violent fight videos, and content promoting disordered eating,' Inman Grant will say. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion 'Children told us that 75% of this harmful content was most recently encountered on social media. YouTube was the most frequently cited platform in our research, with almost 4 in 10 children reporting exposure to harmful content there.' 'This also comes as the New York Times reported earlier this month that YouTube surreptitiously rolled back its content moderation processes to keep more harmful content on its platform, even when the content violates the company's own policies.' Inman Grant will also voice alarm at 'platform after platform winding back their trust and safety teams and weakening policies designed to minimise harm, making these platforms ever-more perilous for our children'. Inman Grant's advice also recommended the government's rules be significantly amended to better address the harms they set out to curb, including editing the wording of the ban as well as specifically listing the design features – such as endless content feeds, notifications, stories and streaks – which can disproportionately affect children. Meta, TikTok and Snapchat were unhappy with the original decision to exempt YouTube from the legislation. 'It is illogical to restrict two platforms while exempting the third,' TikTok's director of public policy in Australia and New Zealand, Ella Woods-Joyce, wrote in a submission to a government consultation on the ban. 'It would be akin to banning the sale of soft drinks to minors but exempting Coca-Cola.'

Daily Mirror

3 hours ago

• Daily Mirror

M&S shoppers go wild for £13 liqueur flavour that's the 'taste of summer'

High street favourite Marks and Spencer's 'divine' new product, which costs £13, has got many shoppers excited and keen to try it - especially as the summer temperatures continue to soar Marks and Spencer's new summer beverage has got many shoppers excited and keen to try it, especially as the summer heatwave gets underway. Making the most of the warmer weather often sees people stocking up on fresh, zesty treats that'll keep them cool while they relax in the sunshine. Iconic British retailer M&S is a staple on the high street after its humble origin as a market stall which was founded in Leeds back in 1884. Today, it maintains its relevancy and allure thanks to a wide range of departments spanning on-trend fashion, stylish homeware, homeware, lingerie, beauty products and more. The company's beloved Food Halls are equally adept at pulling in customers. There, shoppers can peruse high quality in-house products as well as a selection of branded food and drink, too. Like many of its high street competitors, Marks and Spencer optimises social media to maintain a connection with fans, keeping them in the loop on all the newest product launches and releases. The retailer boasts millions of followers across a range of Instagram pages, each focused on a specific department. Recently, M&S cross-posted a video to its main account and its food account to showcase its new Limoncello Liqueur. In the footage, the beverage was used to create an Italian-inspired summer cocktail. Captioning the clip, M&S penned: 'Lemon drop it like it's hot! Serve yourself up a sip of the Amalfi coast with this gorgeous Limoncello Lemon Drop cocktail, made with our brand-new deliciously citrusy Limoncello liqueur. 'Made with Italian lemon peels to give you that gorgeous flavour of the Mediterranean coast, this luscious liqueur can also be enjoyed neat over ice or makes a great addition to sparkling wine'. In the comments section, people were keen to share their thoughts on the beverage. One person said: 'I could just drink this right now'. Another confessed: 'Onto my second' while a third said: 'Sounds absolutely divine'. Someone else commented: 'Sunshine in a glass? Don't mind if we do! This is officially our new summer obsession'. While a further shopper said: 'Gosh this would just be ideal for the heatwave this weekend!' And another tagged a friend and wrote: 'They actually had this yesterday when I was in. Will have to get a bottle'. Someone else also tagged a friend and added: 'This is a bit of you'. Marks and Spencer's Limoncello Liqueur, which is suitable for vegans, costs £13 for a 50cl bottle. It's made with water, sugar, alcohol, natural lemon flavouring, natural flavourings, and a lemon peel infusion of alcohol and lemon peel. It can be purchased via Ocado, or in person at an M&S store.

Edinburgh Live

4 hours ago

• Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh getting foodies favourite Paesano Pizza restaurant in prime location

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A popular pizza chain could open its first Edinburgh restaurant in the city centre. Plans have been submitted to the council for new signage at 77A George Street which would see it become Paesano Pizza - a huge favourite among foodies in Glasgow. Paesano recently opened its third restaurant in Glasgow and at the time of making the announcement owners expressed a desire to continue their expansion in Scotland. The ground floor retail unit, located between Cafe Andaluz and Bank of Scotland, would include a bar and servery near the entrance and dozens of tables and bench seating within the back of the restaurant. Paesano is loved for its authentic Napoletana pizzas, sides and desserts, with nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram. A cover letter in support of the application reads: "Planning, listed building and advertisement consent are being applied for to allow the whole ground and basement floor of the building to be converted into a new Paesano pizza restaurant. "There are minor entry improvements details proposed at the entrance onto George Street with fascia and projecting signage as well as a new awning discretely attached to the fascia. "Internally the shell of the unit will be upgraded to be fitted out as a restaurant throughout with kitchen to the rear and in the basement."