Digital duty of care bill explained
The Digital Duty of Care bill has been introduced to federal parliament amid criticism over potential free speech restrictions. The 100-page legislation requires social media platforms and online information providers to ensure user safety, targeting threats of violence, health-related misinformation, and harmful recommendation algorithms. RMIT Professor George Buchanan explains the bill applies to all users, not just children, and addresses specific harms including harassment, violent threats, and the amplification of divisive content through platform algorithms.
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