Australia's internet watchdog announced Friday that Amazon.com-owned live streaming service Twitch will be included in its upcoming teen social media ban. Image-sharing platform Pinterest, however, will not join the list.

From December 10, Australia will become the world's first country to bar people aged 16 years and under from using social media, with penalties up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for companies that fail to take "reasonable steps" to comply.

The eSafety Commissioner said Twitch qualifies as a social media service because it is primarily used for livestreaming and posting interactive content that allows users - including children - to communicate with others.

Twitch plans to deactivate all user accounts for people aged 16 and under from January 9, and will bar new under-

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