Australia, fine social media companies
New online 'misinformation' bill slammed as 'biggest attack' on freedoms in Australia
The Australian government tried to push new laws on disinformation last year, but critics blasted the effort and forced officials to reconsider their approach to the issue.
Australia threatens fines for social media giants enabling misinformation
Australia said it will fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online, joining a worldwide push to rein in borderless tech giants but angering free speech advocates.
Australia plans to fine social media companies over misinformation
The Australian government plans to require these platforms to implement codes of conduct to prevent the dissemination of dangerous falsehoods.
Free speech concerns grow after Australia cracks down on social media companies
Kara Frederick, tech policy director at the Heritage Foundation, joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the possible consequences of recent crackdowns on social media after Australia introduced a bill to fine platforms for the spread of misinformation.
Australia moves to fine social media companies that spread misinformation up to 5% of global revenue
The Australian government threatened to fine online platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation — joining a worldwide push to crack down on tech giants like Facebook and X.
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