- The U.S. embassy in Canberra raised serious concerns about Australia's proposed My Feed, My Way legislation, warning that forcing Big Tech platforms to let users opt out of algorithms could censor protected speech.
- Under the proposed laws, tech companies face fines of up to $72 million if they fail to provide over 21 million Australian social media users the choice to switch to chronological feeds.
- U.S. officials warned that the framework's vague definitions of harm could affect what users see globally and restrict the reach of independent journalists covering sensitive topics.
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the bill during his visit to the U.S., asserting that the policy gives individuals control over their devices rather than expanding government control.
- The Australian government confirmed it will engage constructively during the consultation period before introducing the final legislation to parliament.
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US says Australia’s proposed law to opt out of social media algorithm is ‘censorship’
