News Summary

• The US has criticised Australia's proposal to give users the ability to opt out of social media algorithms.
• The US embassy in Canberra said it had "serious concerns" and allowing the government to "enforce vague definitions of 'harm'" would lead to "viewpoint-based censorship" The US also claimed that the proposed laws may risk "reducing the reach of independent journalists or other voices whose content touches on sensitive or controversial topics" Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the legislation was not about giving governments control but giving it back to individuals.