Progress
Current status
under investigation
23 Mar 2026under investigation
16 Oct 2025under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Concerns
Information Integrity
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
eSafety Commissioner published interim findings concerning Character Technologies (character.ai) compliance with Basic Online Safety Expectations
On 23 March 2026, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner published interim findings concerning Character Technologies (character.ai) compliance with Basic Online Safety Expectations (BOSE). In response to a notice requesting information regarding BOSE com…
- eSafety requires providers of AI companion chatbots to explain how they are keeping Aussie kids safe, Australia eSafety Commissioner (Official)
eSafety Commissioner issues legal notice to Character Technologies (character.ai) regarding compliance with Basic Online Safety Expectations
On 16 October 2025, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner issued a legal notice to the AI companion provider Character Technologies (character.ai). This notice, issued under Australia’s Online Safety Act, requires the company to detail the measures it is…
- eSafety requires providers of AI companion chatbots to explain how they are keeping Aussie kids safe, Australia eSafety Commissioner (Official)