Summary
- Elon Musk criticized the Australian government as “fascists” for proposing laws to fine social media giants for not controlling misinformation
- Australia introduced a bill allowing fines up to five percent of yearly turnover for tech giants breaching online safety obligations
- Musk’s company, X, faced legal issues in Australia earlier this year but later celebrated a legal victory in a preliminary hearing
- Australian eSafety Commissioner expressed concerns about toxicity and hate on social platforms after Musk took over; Prime Minister plans to ban children under 14 from social media