# eSafety Commissioner

Type: government

Source: AI Intelligence Brief — https://getaibrief.com/entity/esafety-commissioner-government
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-05**: Proposed AI Block — Reports emerge that Australia is weighing a block on AI services for minors.
- **2023-11-15**: AI Safety Inquiry — Government launches a formal inquiry into the risks of generative AI.
- **2021-06-23**: Online Safety Act — Australia passes landmark legislation giving the eSafety Commissioner broad powers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Australia Proposes Landmark Restrictions on AI Access for Minors
2026-03-05 05:51:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Australian government is considering a significant regulatory shift that would block or strictly limit minors' access to generative AI services. This move, aimed at mitigating risks like deepfakes and misinformation, could set a global precedent for age-gating artificial intelligence tools.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/australia-ai-regulation-minors-block

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