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Federal government aims to ban deepfake apps

The federal government will hold tech companies accountable to block harmful AI apps, citing that 3% of children reported non-consensual fake nude images, aiming to close legal gaps.

  • Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells stated, "There is no place for apps and technologies that are used solely to abuse, humiliate and harm people, especially our children."
  • The government will collaborate with the industry to develop new legislation against harmful AI technologies without providing a timeline.
  • A Save the Children survey revealed that one in five young people in Spain have experienced deepfake nudes shared online without their consent.
  • Australia has implemented strict laws for social media use among under-16s, aiming to protect children, despite social media companies claiming the laws are vague and problematic.
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Australia to tackle deepfake nudes, online stalking

Australia said Tuesday it will oblige tech giants to prevent online tools being used to create AI-generated nude images or stalk people without detection.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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