Australia targets tech giants with ‘harmful content’ standards


Australia's internet watchdog wants to force technology giants to crack down on deepfake child abuse material and "pro-terror content" under new, industry-wide protocols being developed in the country. — Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash

SYDNEY: Australia’s Internet watchdog wants to force technology giants to crack down on deepfake child abuse material and “pro-terror content” under new, industry-wide protocols being developed in the country.

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner said Monday its standards would require tech companies to do more to tackle seriously harmful content, including “synthetic child sexual abuse” material created with artificial intelligence.

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