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

23 Mar 2026
under investigation

eSafety Commissioner published interim findings concerning Chub AI (Chub.ai) compliance with Basic Online Safety Expectations

On 23 March 2026, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner published interim findings concerning Chub AI (Chub.ai) compliance with Basic Online Safety Expectations (BOSE). In response to a notice requesting information regarding BOSE compliance issued 16 Oc…

  • Findings from transparency notices on AI companion apps: October 2025 (non-periodic), Australia’s eSafety Commissioner (Official)
16 Oct 2025
under deliberation

eSafety Commissioner issues legal notice to Chub AI (Chub.ai) regarding compliance with Basic Online Safety Expectations

On 16 October 2025, the eSafety Commissioner issued a legal notice to the AI companion provider Chub AI (Chub.ai). The notice, issued under Australia’s Online Safety Act, requires the company to detail the measures it is taking to protect children f…

  • Findings from transparency notices on AI companion apps: October 2025 (non-periodic), Australia’s eSafety Commissioner (Official)