Federal government urges Facebook and Twitter to join cyber safety plan

December 17, 2018 10:07

The federal government has launched a new cyber safety plan urging online platforms to make better use of artificial intelligence to take down content and ban users in a bid to stamp out online bullying.

Details of the program were released by the government over the weekend with the $17m Keeping our Children Safe Online package including an Online Safety Charter specifying the government’s expectations for industry in relation to protecting children online.

Communications minister Mitch Fifield laid out what the government will expect of the digital platforms

Along with the charter that will be developed in consultation with parents, industry and other stakeholders over coming the months, the program will include resources for parents and carers, and an online safety research program.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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