From Nasdaq:

Australian regulator sends legal letters to social media platforms to obtain information on their efforts to combat terrorism content. Concerns raised about platforms not doing enough to stop extremists from using live-streaming features and algorithms to recruit users. Telegram identified as most used by violent extremist groups.

Regulator has power since 2022 to demand tech firms share information on illegal content prevalence and prevention measures. Failure to comply can lead to hefty fines. Telegram ranked highest for terrorist and extremist content in OECD report. YouTube flagged for spreading propaganda through algorithms.

Content considered terrorism ranges from responses to global conflicts to misogynistic tropes. Regulator previously focused on child abuse material and hate speech. Elon Musk’s X fined for child abuse content handling. Focus now on Telegram and Reddit for amplifying extremist content. Meta and Reddit stress zero-tolerance policy for terrorism content.



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