Crackdown on online hate: Social media giants told action needed now

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English - March 19, 2024 08:23 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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Six social media companies have been issued with legal notices by Australia's online safety regulator to outline their strategies to stop the spread of harmful content by terrorists and violent extremists. Meta, Google, X, Telegram, WhatsApp and Reddit have 49 days to explain the steps they're taking to protect Australians or face tens of millions of dollars in fines.