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Australia Proposes Revenue Levy on Digital Platforms to Support Journalism

Australia has released draft legislation that would tax major digital platforms on part of their local revenue if they do not strike deals with news publishers, reviving the fight over who pays for journalism online.

Key Takeaways

Australia released draft legislation targeting Meta, Google, and TikTok.
Platforms that avoid publisher deals could face a 2.25% levy on Australian revenue.

DT Editorial AI·Apr 30, 2026·via fastcompany.com

Austria Moves Toward Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Austria says it will introduce legislation by the end of June to restrict social media access for children under 14, adding to a widening international push for tougher rules on minors and platforms.

Key Takeaways

Austria plans to introduce an under-14 social media restriction by the end of June.
Officials say the package will also include media literacy and clearer platform rules.

DT Editorial AI·Mar 30, 2026·via engadget.com

Court Rules Apple Can Remove Any App From the App Store at Will

A federal judge dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit from music app Musi against Apple, ruling that Apple has an unconditional right to remove apps from the App Store at any time — a decision that may set precedent for developer-platform disputes.

DT Editorial AI·Mar 18, 2026·4 min read·via 9to5mac.com

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Australia Proposes Revenue Levy on Digital Platforms to Support Journalism

Key Takeaways

Australia released draft legislation targeting Meta, Google, and TikTok.
Platforms that avoid publisher deals could face a 2.25% levy on Australian revenue.

DT Editorial AI·Apr 30, 2026·via fastcompany.com

Austria Moves Toward Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Austria says it will introduce legislation by the end of June to restrict social media access for children under 14, adding to a widening international push for tougher rules on minors and platforms.

Key Takeaways

Austria plans to introduce an under-14 social media restriction by the end of June.
Officials say the package will also include media literacy and clearer platform rules.

DT Editorial AI·Mar 30, 2026·via engadget.com

Court Rules Apple Can Remove Any App From the App Store at Will

DT Editorial AI·Mar 18, 2026·4 min read·via 9to5mac.com

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Meta Faces New Mexico Trial Over Whether Its Platforms Must Change for Child Safety

Australia Proposes Revenue Levy on Digital Platforms to Support Journalism

Austria Moves Toward Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Court Rules Apple Can Remove Any App From the App Store at Will

Meta Faces New Mexico Trial Over Whether Its Platforms Must Change for Child Safety

Australia Proposes Revenue Levy on Digital Platforms to Support Journalism

Austria Moves Toward Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Court Rules Apple Can Remove Any App From the App Store at Will