Tim Cook says "strong and intuitive controls to help keep kids safe online" at online safety meeting

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple’s headquarters Saturday to discuss children’s online safety, Albanese said. He wrote on social media that Australia cannot solve the issue alone and his government is adopting stricter rules while major technology companies, including Apple, act. Cook posted on X that he presented Albanese with new Apple measures on the issue. Australia last year approved a first-of-its-kind prohibition on social media platforms for minors under 16, aiming to curb cyberbullying and manipulative recommendation systems. Proposed rules unveiled this month would require platform operators including Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to protect users and let people switch off personalized recommendations. Figures released last month indicated Australians under 16 increased their use of Instagram and TikTok despite the prohibition. The proposals will go to parliament later this year following consultations.