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‘Emotional intimacy’ from AI chatbots would be banned under Australia’s digital duty of care laws.

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Australia's online safety standards bill has passed the lower house, and the Guardian reports that "emotional intimacy" from AI chatbots would be banned under the country's digital duty of care laws.

Why it matters: The bill would place restrictions on how AI chatbots can engage emotionally with users.

Written by AI from Guardian Technology's published text.

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“Labor government under pressure to create social media watchdog as new online safety standards bill passes lower house Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal…”
Guardian Technology, 28 Oct 2026, 05:31.

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