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Received — 9 September 2026 ⏭

The Guardian - Technology
Trump administration to confront Australia over Labor’s social media algorithm plan 9 September 2026 at 07:51

Trump administration to confront Australia over Labor’s social media algorithm plan

9 September 2026 at 07:51

White House warns trading partners against ‘imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion’ on US tech sector

The Trump administration will confront Australia over its plan to force digital platforms to take down harmful content and let users opt out of algorithm-generated “for you” feeds.

Big tech companies would be fined more than $100m for breaching the proposed laws and the Australian government is under pressure to raise those fines even further.

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Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if 8 September 2026 at 07:23

Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if

The Guardian - Technology

By: Josh Taylor

8 September 2026 at 07:23

Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australians hooked on their feed

Social media could become a “choose your own adventure” between the doom-scrolling status quo, or just the feed of the friends you want to see, if the government’s planned digital duty of care legislation passes, and the tech companies don’t muck around on compliance.

But that’s a big if.