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Maeve Bannister

Parents of teens to control access to AI chatbots

Tech giants could face fines of up to $50 million if they do not comply with new social media laws. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The countdown to Australia's world-leading social media ban for children is on, with artificial intelligence chatbots potentially in the crosshairs as regulators, parents, educators and platforms prepare for the upcoming rule changes.

From December 10, companies must take reasonable steps to find underage users and stop under-16s accessing social platforms and provide users an accessible complaints process.

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