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23 September 2026

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

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

The US has criticised Australia's proposal to give users the ability to opt out of social media algorithms, saying it amounts to "censorship of protected speech". Under Australia's draft digital duty ...

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