Trump administration attacks Australia’s ‘opt-out’ algorithm law in rare intervention

In an extremely uncommon move, the US government has publicly criticised an Australian government policy proposal.

It wants US social media companies excluded from digital duty of care laws, which would give Australians the option to opt out of algorithmic feeds.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in New York promoting Australian tech policies at the United Nations.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-22/trump-administration-slams-digital-duty-of-care-bill/107182970

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    that was back in the 70’s and it would be surprising if it colored anyone’s behavior since then.

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        4 hours ago

        goldfish implies forgetfulness whereas westerners --americans in particular – are just made too unaware to ever have a chance to forget.

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      22 hours ago

      American government never forgets a slight done to it no matter how long ago. Just “forgets” when it was something it has done to other nations.