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Victoria proposes 'demasking' powers for social media, AI platforms

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Victoria, Australia, is proposing new laws that would grant the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) the power to compel social media and AI platforms to reveal the identities of anonymous users accused of vilification. Premier Jacinta Allan stated these reforms aim to enhance child protection online. Additionally, the state plans to lower the legal threshold for suing these platforms for negligence that causes psychiatric harm to children, removing the requirement for families to prove a permanent impairment of at least 10% for suits on behalf of minors. AI

IMPACT This legislation could increase accountability for AI and social media platforms regarding user conduct and potential harm to minors.

RANK_REASON New legislation proposed by a state government impacting social media and AI platforms. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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Victoria proposes 'demasking' powers for social media, AI platforms

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to

    🤖 Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users in move premier says will protect childrenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …

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  2. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Australian Associated Press ·

    Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification

    <p>New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users in move premier says will protect children</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjus…

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