Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 20, 2026Country: Australia

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Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation

The Australian government is seeking support from global tech giants to strengthen online safety laws and AI regulations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss measures to protect children from online dangers. Australia plans to introduce new AI standards by the end of the year while imposing a 'duty of care' on companies behind popular platforms like Facebook and TikTok.

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