Apple’s Tim Cook sees Australia’s social media curbs as ’world-leading’, PM says

Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook praised Australia's online safety and social media regulations as 'world-leading' during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Apple Park in California. Australia has been at the forefront of social media regulation, having become the first country to institute a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, while also introducing measures that allow users to curate the content shown on their feeds. Following the discussions, Cook highlighted Apple's latest innovations aimed at keeping children safe online through intuitive device and software controls. The Australian initiative has prompted other international jurisdictions to consider similar measures, including a recent European Commission proposal to restrict social media for children under 13. The developments reflect growing regulatory momentum across global markets targeting youth online safety and social media algorithms.