Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned tech executives, especially Meta, for dismissing the harmful impact of social media on children's mental health.

Meta's head of global safety, Antigone Davis, faced backlash after stating she did not believe social media had harmed children.

Albanese criticized tech companies for being out of touch and arrogant, highlighting issues like mental health, social exclusion, bullying, and grooming.

He called for greater accountability from tech executives and urged them to take responsibility for the harm caused by their platforms.

Albanese emphasized the need for age-verification systems on social media platforms and suggested app stores and operating systems should handle age restrictions.

The Prime Minister condemned the companies for dismissing concerns and gaslighting the public, insisting they acknowledge their role in maintaining social cohesion.