
US President Donald Trump criticized Australia's new social media regulations, including the 'My Feed, My Way' opt-out initiative and proposed digital duty of care legislation, calling them a form of extortion targeting American tech companies, according to White House economics spokesman Kush Desai.
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Australia announced the 'My Feed, My Way' initiative allowing users to opt out of social media algorithms and plans to introduce draft legislation for a mandatory 'digital duty of care' this week.
US President Donald Trump has condemned Australia’s recent moves to clamp down on social media – predominantly run by American tech companies – as “a form of extortion”, hinting at more threats to come.
“President Trump has unequivocally warned trading partners against imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion on America’s leading technology sector,” White House economics spokesman Kush Desai said on Tuesday night, as reported by news.com.au.
“The administration remains committed to raising these issues with our trading partners.”
Under the new “My Feed, My Way” initiative announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday, Australians would have the option to opt out of powerful social media algorithms. Draft legislation introducing a mandatory “digital duty of care” is expected to be introduced to parliament this week.
“We want to give Australians more choice over what they see on their social media feeds,” Communications Minister Anika Wells told national broadcaster ABC on Monday.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US administration will raise concerns with Australia regarding the digital duty of care legislation
Likely · Within weeks
Australia will proceed with introducing the digital duty of care legislation to parliament this week
Very likely · Within days

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