US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'
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THE AI ANGLE
discussions on renaming artificial intelligence to super intelligenceAustralia proposed digital duty of care laws that require tech firms to let users opt out of social media algorithms. The United States embassy criticised the draft laws as censorship of protected speech that could affect global platform design.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
We should examine whether platform design mandates protect users or restrict free expression across borders.Read the original at bbc.co.uk Generate teaching or study materials
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