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Australia has proposed a digital duty of care that will force platforms to let users over 16 choose between algorithmic, personalised feeds or a non‑algorithmic feed showing only followed accounts. The draft would fine noncompliant companies up to A$109.2m and require protections for under‑18s; Washington has warned it will raise concerns with trading partners.
Google has set a default opt-out for AI tools in K-12 accounts, tying access to Google Search to the presence of AI features. Administrators must explicitly enable Gemini, NotebookLM, Gemini in Classroom, and Search, while guided learning will be integrated to encourage critical thinking. The move comes amid scrutiny from educators and policymakers who warn about AI’s impact on learning and privacy.