Morning Mail: US warns Albanese over algorithm opt-out, cost of raising children rising, and a hot chook taste test
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Morning everyone. The Trump administration has warned the Albanese government that its plans for a social media algorithm opt-out will be treated as “censorship” of free speech in a move that escalates tensions over efforts to curb the power of big tech. The…
Top story: US warns Albanese govt over social media algorithm opt-out, as cost of raising children reaches $36,500 per year in Australia
The United States has cautioned the Albanese government that its proposed digital duty of care laws, which aim to regulate social media algorithms, risk being perceived as censorship. This comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations over the regulation of big tech companies.
At the same time, a new study reveals that the cost of raising two or more children in Australia has skyrocketed to a minimum of $36,500 annually. This represents a staggering 134% increase over the past two decades, placing immense financial strain on families.
In other news, Victoria is holding its annual competition to determine the state's Tree of the Year, with finalists including ancient eucalyptus, elm, and a rare ginkgo tree. Meanwhile, a shocking incident in the Blue Mountains has seen a mother charged with the murder of one of her children and serious injury to two others.
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