GoKawiilUS State Department criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as censorship
US officials have publicly objected to Australia's proposed legislation that would let users opt out of algorithm-driven content recommendations, characterising the move as censorship. Separately, at the UN, President Trump downplayed calls for AI regulation, suggesting the technology be renamed "super intelligence" rather than artificial intelligence.
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The criticism suggests Washington may be positioning itself against foreign tech regulation it views as restrictive to US platforms, which could complicate diplomatic and trade relations with allies pursuing online safety rules. Trump's comments indicate the administration favours minimal AI oversight, a stance that could influence future US policy debates and international regulatory alignment.
- US State Department labelled Australia's algorithm opt-out proposal as censorship
- Trump rejected AI guardrails and suggested renaming AI 'super intelligence'
- The stance signals US resistance to foreign tech regulation efforts
Source: bbc.com — Lana Lam, 2026-09-23
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