Since Australia implemented its ban on social media access for users under 16, platforms have deactivated approximately 4.7 million accounts belonging to minors. This enforcement action signals how aggressively authorities are moving on age-gating regulations. The massive scale of account removals reflects the challenge platforms face in verifying user age at scale—a critical operational shift that could reshape how platforms approach user verification globally. As regulatory pressure intensifies across jurisdictions, similar policies may soon extend beyond Australia, making robust age verification infrastructure increasingly essential for compliance and platform operations.