Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM says

Business Recorder reported that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Apple's Tim Cook regards Australia's efforts to restrict social media for young people as world-leading. Albanese made the remarks on Sunday after meeting Cook at Apple's US headquarters in California. The Prime Minister's comments were broadcast in Australia the same day.

An Apple spokesperson pointed reporters to a post on X from Cook, in which he thanked Albanese for the chance to showcase recent innovations, including controls intended to keep children safe online. The meeting comes as Australia has taken fresh steps this month, including a plan that would let users choose the content shown in their feeds. Cook recently handed over the chief executive role at Apple, which he had held for 15 years.

Albanese also said AI carries risks that need mitigation and called for a discussion on a global framework for its rollout, saying humans must remain in control. His stance differs from that of US President Donald Trump, who has played down AI worries and sees no need for more rules.