"eSafety will use the full range of our powers where there is non-compliance. Those paths could include action in respect of gatekeeper services such as search engines and app stores that provide key points of access to particular services."
"A review by Reuters found that of 50 leading text-based AI chat services in the region, only nine had introduced or shared plans for age assurance. Eleven services reportedly had blanket content filters or planned to block all Australians from using their service."
"Failure to comply could see AI companies face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($35 million). The question of which parties are responsible for keeping children from accessing potentially harmful content is being debated around the world."
Australian regulators are enforcing strict age verification requirements for AI chatbots, following the nation's broad social media ban for under-16s. App storefronts must block AI services lacking age assurance mechanisms by March 9, 2024. A Reuters review found only 9 of 50 leading text-based AI services had implemented age verification, while 11 planned to block all Australian users entirely. Non-compliant companies face fines up to A$49.5 million. Regulators may take action against gatekeeper services including search engines and app stores. This enforcement reflects Australia's aggressive approach to protecting minors from potentially harmful digital content, aligning with existing social media restrictions.
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