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Australia PM Albanese says Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australia PM Albanese says Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the country's social media ban on children under 16, in response to criticism from Elon Musk. Albanese accused Musk of pushing an agenda for the social platform, but indicated he was open to discussing the ban with him. The ban, which was approved late Thursday, is one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech and could strain Australia's relationship with the United States. The law requires tech giants to prevent minors from logging in or face hefty fines. Albanese emphasized the determination to implement the ban, which will take effect in a year.

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Australia revokes exemption to add YouTube to teen social media ban - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 29d ago

Australia revokes exemption to add YouTube to teen social media ban - The Economic Times

Australia has included YouTube in its social media ban for teenagers, previously exempting the site due to its educational use. The move addresses concerns over harmful content encountered by minors, sparking potential legal challenges from YouTube’s parent company, Alphabet. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized protecting children from negative online impacts. YouTube disputes its classification as social media, highlighting its video-sharing nature. The ban, effective December, aims to enhance online safety for Australian children.

Australia PM says social media firms now have a responsibility to protect kids

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australia PM says social media firms now have a responsibility to protect kids

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that social media platforms have a responsibility to safeguard children after the country's parliament passed a bill prohibiting those under 16 from using such services. This move sets a precedent for stricter regulations targeting Big Tech and imposes fines on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok if they fail to prevent minors from accessing their platforms. The law will go into effect after a year, following a trial of enforcement methods starting in January. Despite criticism, Albanese asserts that passing the bill now without completing the age verification trial is the correct approach.

X lifts ban on Taylor Swift searches after spread of fake explicit images

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

X lifts ban on Taylor Swift searches after spread of fake explicit images

Social media company X has lifted the ban on searches for Taylor Swift after blocking users from searching for her due to the spread of fake sexually explicit images. The ban came after the White House expressed concern over the misinformation and called for social media companies to take action. X stated that they will remain vigilant and remove any such content found in the future. Elon Musk, who acquired Twitter in 2022, has faced criticism for his controversial posts, leading to advertiser hesitation.

Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his astonishment at social media platform X's decision to challenge a cyber regulator's order to remove certain posts related to the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney. The attack, carried out by a 16-year-old, was filmed and shared online. Albanese criticized the dissemination of violent images and highlighted the potential dangers of spreading false information. The eSafety Commissioner had ordered X to remove the posts, but the platform argued that they did not violate its rules and questioned the regulator's authority. Several lawmakers have criticized social media for not doing enough to combat misinformation.

Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps

Business Insider

Business Insider · 9m ago

Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps

Australia is proposing a ban on social media for individuals under 16, aiming to address the harmful impact of social media on children. The law would require social media companies to prevent minors from accessing their platforms, with a 12-month grace period for compliance. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the proposed legislation puts the onus on social media companies rather than parents, emphasizing the need to protect children from the negative effects of social media. This announcement follows similar measures taken in the US and UK, as concerns of social media addiction and its impact on mental health continue to grow. However, critics argue that the ban may be too broad and could impede access to critical services for young people.

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that social media firms will be required to delete personal data used for age verification under new legislation banning under-16s from using their services. The government plans to test an age-verification system using biometrics or government identification, setting some of the strictest controls globally. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat will be affected by the laws, which have drawn criticism from Elon Musk and others. The legislation proposes fines of up to $32 million for non-compliance and aims to be passed by the end of the parliamentary year.

Australia ditches plans to fine tech giants for misinformation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australia ditches plans to fine tech giants for misinformation

Australia has abandoned plans to impose fines on social media companies for failing to combat the spread of misinformation. The country's communications minister, Michelle Rowland, announced that the proposed legislation, which included the power to fine tech companies up to 5% of their annual turnover for breaching online safety obligations, has been dropped due to opposition in the senate. The bill had faced criticism from figures such as Elon Musk, who likened the Australian government to "fascists". As part of its efforts to regulate tech giants, Australia is also set to introduce a nationwide social media ban for children under 16, with potential fines of over $30 million for non-compliance.

Australian social media ban started with call to act by politican's wife

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Australian social media ban started with call to act by politican's wife

Frances Haugen's revelations about social media's impact on mental health, along with a book by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, prompted Australia's second-smallest state, South Australia, to take action against social media addiction in youths. South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas introduced a ban for social media use for those under 16, which quickly gained support and led to a nationwide ban. The move reflects the growing concern over the effects of social media on teenagers' mental health, and the legislation is seen as a milestone in addressing this issue globally. The ban will take effect one year after its passing.

Elon Musk says X could soon receive payment licenses in New York, California

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk says X could soon receive payment licenses in New York, California

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that his social media platform, X, is on the verge of receiving a money transmitter license in New York, allowing it to offer payment functionalities. Musk also stated that California approval could arrive within a month, while New York's approval may take a few months. Since acquiring the former Twitter, Musk aims to transform X into an all-encompassing app similar to China's WeChat, expanding beyond social media to include features like money transfers. However, to operate across the US, X needs money transmitter licenses in each state.

Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi on being most followed world leader on X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi on being most followed world leader on X

Tesla CEO Elon Musk congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader on social media platform X, with 100.1 million followers. Modi himself expressed his gratitude and noted the importance of engaging with the vibrant platform. Musk's X Corp. (previously Twitter) owns the social media platform. Modi also holds a significant presence on YouTube and Instagram, with approximately 25 million subscribers and 91 million followers, respectively. Other influential world leaders on X include US President Joe Biden and Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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