There are risks when children use AI chatbots. Does Australia's new 'digital duty of care' address them?

Australia introduced a digital duty of care bill to require tech platforms to prevent online harms. The current draft focuses on blocking harmful content and specific design features. Legal and policy experts argue the law should also address psychological harms caused by repeated chatbot interactions.

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