MAJOR BREAKING: THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SLAMS AUSTRALIA’S NEW TECH LAWS AS “FACILITATING CENSORSHIP”
The Trump administration has issued a fierce rebuke against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s “digital duty of care” bill, warning it will force global tech platforms into widespread viewpoint based censorship.
Here is what you need to know:
Albanese wants to mandate an option to turn off algorithms. The US opposes this “one size fits all” design, warning it creates trade barriers and degrades global user experience.
Facing fines of up to $109M, social media platforms are expected to over moderate and preemptively ban controversial views, crushing independent journalism.
The clash comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that foreign officials, like Anthony Albanese pushing to censor Americans could face US visa denials.
Albanese is doubling down, claiming the law protects citizens, while the US warns it’s a dangerous overreach hitting global free speech.
Make no mistake, Albanese doesn't want to protect your data, he wants to control your mind.
Facing a $109M gun to their heads, platforms will be forced to algorithmically scrub dissent.
This isn't a safety bill, it's a desperate, anti free speech power grab.
This is a major development and now heaps further strain on our already frayed relationship with the US under this Albanese Government.