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Policy · Updated 15 Oct, 09:17 am IST

Australia introduces Digital Duty of Care bill to curb big tech access to kids

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Why it matters for readers: It's a government move to force more control over how algorithms decide what people, especially kids, see online.

  • The bill would require platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to let users opt out of powerful recommendation algorithms.1
  • Firms would be held directly responsible for protecting under-18s from pornography, online bullying, crime-glorifying content, and content encouraging eating disorders.1
  • Communications Minister Anika Wells framed the law as preventing big tech from 'live-testing' products on Australians and making builders responsible for risks.1
  • The legislation was introduced publicly at the National Press Club in Canberra on Thursday.1
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