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US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'
Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.
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The draft Australian legislation would require technology companies to provide users with a way to turn off algorithmic content curation, imposing fines on firms that fail to offer such an opt‑out option.
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