( June 10, 2026, 03:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Big Tech platforms in Australia blocked millions of fake accounts last year to combat misinformation, according to the latest annual report by the Digital Industry Group, a tech advocacy nonprofit. The group — whose members include Apple, Google, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Redbubble, TikTok and Twitch — said no major foreign disinformation campaigns have targeted Australia yet, but warned artificial intelligence is making threats more sophisticated and harder to track. The report highlights growing use of AI tools to identify misinformation and disinformation, although inconsistencies remain. Updated voluntary rules this year will require platforms to better explain algorithms, label AI-generated content and formally support election integrity, the group said.Statement follows. Report attached....
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