Australia seeks global alliance to fight Big Tech over child harms

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Australia said it is seeking a global alliance to fight Big Tech over harms to children online, warning that children are exposed to an expanding array of dangers from sex and violence to predators and deepfakes. Canberra's push aims to coordinate rules across countries rather than leave each to regulate global platforms alone. The effort adds to a wider wave of legislation on child online safety, from age limits to content restrictions.

Why it matters：Coordinated international pressure on platforms over child safety could produce rules that apply across borders, unlike piecemeal national laws.

Key points

  • Australia is seeking a global alliance on child online safety.
  • It cites risks from predators to deepfakes.
  • The aim is coordinated rules for global platforms.

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