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ANALYSIS: Who Decides What Australians See on the Internet?
Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety commissioner, is enmeshed in a court battle with Elon Musk over an order to remove content from the platform globally.
Australian Opposition Backs US Approach on TikTok
Elon Musk has indicated he does not support a TikTok ban in the states.
Opposition Leader Sides With Musk on Global Takedown Issue, Says Australia Cannot Be the ‘Internet Police’
The federal opposition in Australia has expressed differing views on whether it supports a global takedown order against X.
Opinion: Why the 'eKaren' is Trying to Control Content Globally
Australian authorities have locked horns with Elon Musk over a demand to remove content globally from the X platform.
Metaverse Loses $4 Billion, Facebook Stock Tumbles
The company has lost $170 billion in market capitalization.
Terrorgram Becomes 1st Online Group to Be Banned
MPs have voted in favour of proscribing an online terror network, the first time an online group has received the designation in the UK.
AI Technology Exacerbates Child Sex Abuse: Australian Federal Police
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw warned that fake images generated by AI were making it more difficult for authorities to tackle child sex abuse.
Christian Bishop Wants Video of His Stabbing to Remain Online
His evidence comes as Australian authorities attempt to force Elon Musk’s X to remove all videos of the stabbing incident from the platform.
No Absolute Right to Privacy: Security Chiefs Call on Big Tech to Put the Brakes on Encryption
Australian law enforcement have stepped up moves to counteract online extremism after two stabbing incidents in Sydney.
Should Australian Authorities Have the Power to ‘Censor Content Globally?’ Elon Musk
Australian authorities have targeted Musk for not complying with an order to remove content across its platform globally related to a terror incident.
X the Only ‘Free Speech’ Platform Online: Senator to Elon Musk
Australian authorities are pushing Musk to remove content from its platform from all global users.
Australian PM Accuses Musk of Lacking ‘Decency’ for Refusing Global Content Ban
Australian authorities have targeted Musk for not complying with an order to remove content across its platform globally.
Court Tells X to Hide Church Stabbing Videos From Global Users
The Australian online content regulator blocked the content to Australian audiences but wanted X to extend the move globally.
End-to-End Encryption Putting Users in Danger, Says National Crime Agency
The head of Britain’s National Crime Agency has joined more than 30 European police chiefs in calling for end-to-end encryption to be halted.
Rumble Says it Received ‘Censorship’ Demands From Australia and New Zealand
‘We are noticing a dramatic increase in global censorship,’ Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski said.
EXPLAINER: Why Elon Musk and Australia’s Internet Regulator Are on a Collision Course
With fines and take-down notices piling up, and the social media giant vowing to test their validity in court, X says free speech trumps all.
Spotlight on Facial Recognition Tech as NZ Shopper Wrongly Identified as Thief
Supermarket chain Foodstuffs NZ said the trial came after 4,719 incidences of retail crime were recorded in its stores nationwide in the last quarter of 2023.
Musk’s X to Sue Aussie Regulator Over Global Order to Remove Content
Australian authorities have taken a hardline against content uploaded online in the wake of 2 major stabbing incidents.
