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Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on children

Authorities say that social media platforms should not require age verification for all users when a ban on children under 16 having accounts goes into effect in December in Australia

The Independent UK

Australia Says Social Media Ban Will Not Age Test All Users

Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Big tech not stopping online sharing of child abuse images, eSafety commissioner says, amid new online codes

Neasures to protect children from harmful content such as AI chatbots to be implemented at the same time as the under-16s social media ban

The Guardian - AU

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Famous influencers to wage ‘ground war’ on Australian government over social media ban, documents reveal

Julie Inman Grant said the laws would provoke a ‘lobbying surge’ brought on by concerns the ban would affect advertising revenue

The Guardian - AU

Watchdog says tech giants still failing on child abuse

Justice advocates say tech giants had three years to better protect children but still have not implemented resources to stop crimes against kids.

AAP

YouTube creators and eSafety commissioner at odds over whether to exclude platform from under-16 ban

Julie Inman Grant releases research showing younger children most exposed to harmful content on YouTube, but entertainers say ban would be a ‘great loss’

The Guardian - AU

School's not out for YouTube despite possible youth ban

The eSafety commissioner has rejected claims including YouTube in a child social media ban would stop it being used for educational purposes.

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Should YouTube be included in Australia’s under-16s social media ban? Here’s what you need to know

The video platform previously had a carve out in the November draft legislation but the online safety regulator has recommended it be included in the ban

The Guardian - AU

Who Is Julie Inman Grant? eSafety Boss Who Thinks YouTube Should Be Banned, Plus What She Thinks Of Elon Musk

Grant is known for introducing strong policies related to social media in Australia; however, she has recently made headlines for her opinion on some of the biggest tech giants in Silicon Valley.

International Business Times UK

eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, today addressed the National Press Club to outline how her office will be driving the Social Media Minimum Age Bill when it comes into effect in December this year.

The Conversation

YouTube in frame for youth ban after safety spin claims

The online watchdog has launched its case for YouTube to be included in a "world-leading" social media ban for kids as the platform fights for its exemption.

AAP

Telegram to fight 'disproportionate' $1m eSafety fine

A $1 million fine imposed by Australia's online safety regulator is 'unfair and disproportionate', according to online messaging platform Telegram.

AAP

Telegram fined nearly $1m by Australian watchdog for delay in reporting about terrorism and child abuse material

Telegram took 160 days to provide information, with the delay obstructing online safety scrutineer from doing its job, commissioner says

The Guardian - AU

eSafety commissioner ends heated fight with Elon Musk’s X over Sydney church stabbing posts

Two parties agree to end a review of notice to take down videos of the attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel

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The Guardian - AU

Twitter ‘ceased to exist’ after Australia’s eSafety commissioner demanded answers about child sex abuse material, X’s lawyer argues

Case set to test Julie Inman Grant’s powers under the Online Safety Act, but it’s only one of seven ongoing cases her office has with the Elon Musk-owned platform

The Guardian - AU

Australian senator’s post about Wakeley stabbing among those Elon Musk’s X urged to delete

Julie Inman Grant didn’t reveal the tweets, but documents reveal one was by Ralph Babet, the lone politician from the conservative United Australia party

The Guardian - AU

Bacchus Marsh Grammar: Victorian premier blasts ‘disgraceful’ conduct after AI fake nude photo allegations

Jacinta Allan says no place for ‘misogynistic conduct’ as police investigate allegations fake nude images of students circulated online

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Australia's Esafety Commissioner Drops Case Against X Corp

eSafety Commissioner drops Federal Court case against X Corp over stabbing video, citing cost. Legal action continues in Administrative Appeals Tribunal. E...

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The Independent UK

Australian online watchdog drops court case against X over stabbing video

Australia’s online safety watchdog has dropped her Federal Court case aimed at forcing X Corp. to take down a video of a Sydney bishop being stabbed

The Guardian - AU

X says ‘free speech has prevailed’ after eSafety commissioner drops case over Wakeley church attack posts

Regulator will now focus on tribunal case launched by Elon Musk’s social media platform which is seeking a review of decision to order removal of tweets

Al Jazeera

Australia drops legal fight against X over church stabbing videos

Elon Musk’s social media platform welcomes decision as a victory for freedom of speech.

International Business Times

Australian Watchdog Drops Court Fight With X Over Violent Posts

Australia's online watchdog on Wednesday dropped a legal effort to force Elon Musk's X to remove posts depicting the violent stabbing of a Sydney priest.

AAP

Safeguards needed to police fake porn generation apps

Some phone apps and websites have little to no protections to stop people from using AI-image generation to create porn from photos without a person's consent.

The Guardian - AU

Elon Musk and X to fight Australian eSafety order to remove content relating to Sydney stabbing

Company says it complied with directive over posts about stabbing of Sydney bishop but will challenge ‘unlawful and dangerous approach’ in court

The Guardian - AU

eSafety commissioner orders X and Meta to remove violent videos following Sydney church stabbing

Julie Inman Grant issues notices compelling companies to remove offending material within 24 hours

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