Australian government dumps plan to regulate online misinformation

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Australian government dumps plan to regulate online misinformation
Australia's government has dropped plans to fine internet platforms up to five percent of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online. The bill was part of a wide-ranging regulatory crackdown by Australia, where leaders have complained that foreign-domiciled ...

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