Tuesday, 10 November, 2026
Regulatory Pushback: Australia Rejects Tech Warnings of Internet Safety Free Speech Chill
By TechShots Studio
Australia's online safety regulator, eSafety, has dismissed warnings from major tech giants—including Google and Meta—that proposed internet safety legislation will chill free speech or force service blocks. Commissioner Julie Inman Grant attributed excessive content removal to automated algorithms rather than regulatory oversight, encouraging lawmakers to refine definitions of harmful content while maintaining robust protections for children online.
Read full story at REUTERS