‘Emotional intimacy’ from AI chatbots would be banned under Australia’s digital duty of care laws
Australia's Labor government is advancing digital duty of care legislation that would restrict AI chatbots from fostering emotional intimacy, prompted by concerns children may develop unhealthy attachments. The government faces pressure to expand oversight by empowering the telecommunications ombudsman as a tech watchdog with enforcement and public accountability powers.
Key points
- Australia proposes banning emotionally intimate AI chatbots targeting child users
- New digital duty of care bill aims to regulate AI and social media platforms
- Government considering expanded enforcement powers for ombudsman oversight
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