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Digital Duty of Care: Greens want power to sue big tech

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The Digital Duty of Care Bill faces scrutiny as the Greens push for stronger powers to hold big tech accountable. Parliament is set to debate the Digital Duty of Care Bill, with the Greens backing stronger powers to hold tech companies accountable. In this episode: What would the Digital Duty of Care Bill change for social media users?Why the Greens want Australians to be able to sue tech companies for online harmKey amendments - from tougher penalties to tackling addictive algorithmsConcerns about ministerial powers and political censorship SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world. Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

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