Pakistan, July 29 -- Elon Musk's X has criticized Australia's proposed tougher enforcement measures for its under-16 social media ban, saying they could conflict with international legal principles. The company raised concerns over expanded powers for Australia's internet regulator. The dispute has increased debate over online safety and digital regulation.

Australia's world-first law restricting social media accounts for users under 16 took effect last December. The legislation has faced opposition from several technology companies, mainly based in the United States. X argued that stronger enforcement measures could affect global digital services.

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