Australia proposes law giving social media users algorithm opt-out

'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms.

Australia proposes opt-out law for social media algorithms

Draft legislation follows under-16 ban as part of widening effort to rein in Big Tech

Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if

Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australians hooked on their feed Social media could become a “choose your own adventure” between the doom-scrolling status quo, or just the feed of the friends you want to see, if the government’s planned digital duty of care legislation passes, and the tech companies don’t muck around on compliance. But that’s a big if. Continue reading...

By Josh Taylor

New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms

Social media giants will be forced to allow Australian users to opt out of algorithms under a new proposal.

Australia seeks to curb social media algorithms with new feed choice law

Australia’s proposed “My Feed, My Way” reforms would let users opt out of algorithmic recommendations and see only content from accounts they follow.

Australia is drafting laws that will allow social media users to turn off algorithms

Social media companies face fines of over €60 million if they fail to comply.

Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation

Australians would be able to switch off social media algorithms under draft legislation to be proposed this week.

By Abubakar Ibrahim