Josh Taylor
Technology reporter for Guardian Australia providing expert explanation and analysis of the new social media legislation and its implementation.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 29min
Is Australia's social media ban *actually* working?
Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist and founder of Digital Nutrition, offers expertise on young people’s digital wellbeing. Josh Taylor, technology reporter at The Guardian, explains platform rules and compliance. They unpack Australia’s under-16 social media delay, how platforms enforced it, age-verification methods and privacy trade-offs. Short takes on workarounds, shifting youth behavior and legal foundations.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 56min
Has the world lost the plot? John Lyons, Greg Sheridan, Emma Shortis, Josh Taylor with Natasha Mitchell
Join Natasha Mitchell as she chats with a powerhouse panel: John Lyons, ABC's Washington bureau chief; Greg Sheridan, foreign editor at The Australian; Emma Shortis from the Australia Institute; and tech journalist Josh Taylor. They tackle pressing global issues, like the fragility of democracy post-WWII, the chilling impact of tech on governance, and the human cost of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The rise of AI and its repercussions on jobs and creativity also take center stage, highlighting just how much our world is shifting.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 29min
The social media ban for kids: Australia’s world-first experiment
Josh Taylor, a technology reporter for Guardian Australia, delves into Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s. He reveals the legislation's requirements, including age-verification methods and exemptions. Teenage voices, including Ezra Scholl, share perspectives on how social media fosters creativity and community, while also expressing concerns about the ban's implications. Tune in to explore the potential global influence of this controversial law and its impact on vulnerable youth.
