US objects to Australia’s social media algorithm opt-out law as censorship

The US government has formally objected to Australia's proposed "My Feed, My Way" law, calling it "censorship of protected speech" and warning that mandated algorithm changes could impact social media users globally. The draft bill would require Big Tech firms to offer Australia's 21 million users a choice to opt out of algorithms via pop-ups, with fines up to A$100m for non-compliance. The US submission raised concerns about "vague definitions of 'harm'" and rigid platform design requirements that could reduce the reach of independent journalists. The Albanese government defends the law as giving users control over their feeds, not government control. Prime Minister Albanese stated he would "engage constructively" on the legislation, which comes during his US visit for the UN General Assembly.