Google warns Australian law could restrict Gmail for users under 18
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This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL, Financials) said that planned internet safety laws in Australia might require its Google business to prohibit anyone under 18 from using Gmail and other online communication services.Under the Digital Duty of Care…
Read at the source ↗MARKET IMPACTNEUTRAL✦ News Impact agent estimateTone: expected bearishPossible Australian online safety rules could bring costs and restrictions for big tech platforms.AI-generated summary
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- 01The proposal would allow fines of up to A$109 million.
- 02The bill has cleared the House of Representatives but still needs Senate approval.
- 03Google, Meta, TikTok and Snap voiced concerns about the bill's broad definition of harmful content.
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