Google says new Australian internet safety bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail

A proposed Australian internet law could force Google to block under-18s from ​using its Gmail service, an Australia-based company policy ‌head said on Monday, underscoring an industry warning ​that the draft regulation risks overreach. Meta sued in Australian class action over alleged social media harm to children storyline 1 Under ⁠the Digital Duty of Care legislation, which has already passed Australia’s House of Representatives but needs cross-party support to ‌pass the Senate, internet companies must show they are taking steps to weed ‌out harmful content or face a fine ‌of ⁠up to A$109 million ($75.1 million).

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Do other countries have similar laws?