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Musk’s X Says Parents Need to Take the Lead on Online Safety, Not Big Tech

‘We have serious concerns as to the lawfulness of the Bill, including its compatibility with other regulations and laws,’ X said.
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Musk’s X Says Parents Need to Take the Lead on Online Safety, Not Big Tech
A woman holds a smartphone displaying the logo of US social network X (former Twitter), in Nantes, western France, on Nov. 29, 2023. LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Elon Musk’s X Corporation has delivered a strong critique of the Australian government’s proposed social media ban for children under 16.

The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 (pdf) is currently subject to a Senate inquiry with an extremely tight deadline.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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