The Labor government introduced the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 to protect children from harmful content, though critics including Michael Shellenberger allege the law enables government propaganda. Communications Minister Anika Wells defended the measures at the National Press Club, arguing that accounts are for enforcement only, despite the text allowing their use for educational or promotional purposes. Wells stated Australia is aligning its digital strategies with those of the UK, France, and Spain.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Australian Police Use AI Child Profiles to Track Social Media
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Law enforcement agencies are utilizing synthetic personas to track internet activity under a new federal mandate, according to reports from Jason Koebler. These "sock puppet" accounts specifically involve the use of artificial intelligence to create fake child profiles, which police are now deploying across social networking platforms to monitor digital safety.
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