Last month, X was criticised by Australian researchers for disabling a feature that allowed users to report misinformation about elections. The move has fuelled concern as it came ahead of a key Australia referendum which took place over the weekend to give Indigenous people more rights. Under Australian laws that took effect in 2021, the regulator can force internet companies to give information about their online safety practices or face a fine. If the fine is not paid, the regulator can pursue the company in court. Australia internet safety watchdog has slapped a A$610,500 fine on Elon Musk’s X for failing to cooperate with a probe into anti-child abuse practices. are the authorities taking advantage of child safety to get money from technology companies ?
