Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Apple's Tim Cook to discuss social media safety reforms

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Apple's former head, Tim Cook, at the company's headquarters in California to discuss social media safety reforms. The meeting followed Apple's introduction of child safety features inspired by Australia's ban on social media for under-16s. Albanese praised Apple's recognition of Australia's leadership and discussed plans for users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and a digital duty of care. He also highlighted the need for a global framework for AI regulation ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Apple's Tim Cook to discuss social media safety reforms
Updated Sep 20, 2026 First reported Sep 19, 2026
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