US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'

The US government has criticized Australia's proposed laws that would allow users to opt-out of algorithms used by tech giants to rank search results. The proposed laws, which are part of a larger eSafety package, would require companies to give users the option to opt-out of algorithms that personalize search results, social media feeds, and online ads. The US government argues that this would be a form of 'censorship' that would undermine the ability of tech companies to provide tailored services to users. The proposed laws have been met with concerns from industry groups, who argue that they would be overly broad and difficult to implement.