US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'

Australia’s draft digital duty of care laws would require tech firms to offer users an opt-out from social-media algorithms, with fines for non-compliance. The US embassy warned that vague definitions of “harm” could enable viewpoint-based censorship, reduce independent journalism, and impose global platform design constraints. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the legislation restores user control, not government power.