Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 17, 2026 ~1 min source read

Report supporting Australia’s teen social media ban appears to contain AI hallucinations, Senate hears

The $3.48m age assurance technology trial, run by the UK-based Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) last year, tested various types of technology that could be used by social media platforms as part of Australia's under-16 social media ban.

Report supporting Australia’s teen social media ban appears to contain AI hallucinations, Senate hears

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