Google warns Australia's safety bill could cut under-18s off Gmail
gaganghotra_ · x · 2026-11-09
Per Reuters, Google warns that Australia's new internet safety bill could force it to cut off under-18 users from core services like Gmail in order to comply with age-verification requirements. The statement highlights growing tension between age-assurance legislation and basic internet infrastructure, fueling debate over the bill's scope.
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