Reddit Sues Australia Over Under-16 Social Media Ban in High Court

• Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court challenging the government's ban on social media for users under 16.
• The US-based company argues the law is an unconstitutional intrusion on free political discourse and invalidates freedom of political communication.
• Reddit claims it should not be treated as a conventional social media company, seeking to distance itself from the broader category.
• Australia is the first country to implement such a ban, with platforms facing penalties up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance.
• While Meta, TikTok, and Google agreed to comply, YouTube criticized the ban, stating it will make Australian children less safe online.

Why It Matters: Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban, citing free speech and constitutional concerns.