Friday, 24 March, 2023

Australian units of big tech willing to self regulate

<p>After the Australian govt threatened tougher laws over false and defaming social media posts, a body backed by Facebook, Google, Twitter, has set up a panel to adjudicate misinformation complaints. The body, Digital Industry Group, said the move shows that Big Tech industries are willing to self-regulate, and have a code of conduct to deal against misinformation. Reset Australia, an advocacy group, said the oversight panel was &quot;laughable&quot; as it had no real penalties.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>