Australia’s new law banning social media access for those under 16 has ignited a fierce debate with Elon Musk, who claims it undermines internet freedom. As govt seeks to protect children, concerns about implementation and Big Tech's accountability come to the forefront.

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban,

Australia's prime minister said Sunday he was ready to "engage" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media."The obligation will be on social media companies to do everything they can to make sure that those people under 16 don't have access to social media,