Australian minister’s 'Sweetheart Deal' for YouTube that angered TikTok & others
Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland is under scrutiny for allegedly offering YouTube a special exemption from the upcoming social media ban for teens. Documents reveal Rowland assured YouTube CEO Neal Mohan of the exemption even before official consultations. This decision has sparked outrage from rivals like TikTok and Meta, who argue YouTube's short-form videos are similar to theirs.
Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland is under scrutiny for allegedly offering YouTube a special exemption from the upcoming social media ban for teens. Documents reveal Rowland assured YouTube CEO Neal Mohan of the exemption even before official consultations. This decision has sparked outrage from rivals like TikTok and Meta, who argue YouTube's short-form videos are similar to theirs.
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