Communist China Struggles to Enforce Measures Designed to Prevent Video Game Addiction

Publish Date : 12/09/2024

Australia has passed a landmark law banning social media access for those under 16, though enforcement details remain unclear. The government plans to test age-verification technologies but has excluded video games and online platforms from the ban. China’s experience with strict regulations on gaming for minors offers insights into the challenges of enforcement.

In China, minors face severe restrictions on gaming time, with measures such as real-name registration, facial recognition, and “minor modes” on apps. While these policies have reportedly reduced gaming among minors, they also reveal significant enforcement issues, such as account-sharing, black markets for accounts, and scams targeting minors.

Australia could face similar challenges if it relies heavily on technological enforcement. Experts suggest Australia should focus on collaborative measures with platforms, such as content filters, parental controls, and safety-by-design approaches. These strategies would balance safety, privacy, and the developmental needs of young people while reducing risks of circumvention.

The need for, and inability to enforce, such bans, highlights the widespread and debilitating effects of video game addiction.

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