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Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Australia is set to introduce draft legislation requiring big tech firms like Meta to offer users the option to disable personalized social media algorithms.
- The "digital duty of care" law aims to give Australians more control over the content they see, addressing concerns about addictive and sensational algorithm-driven feeds.
- Communications Minister Anika Wells emphasized that while many users appreciate algorithms, they should have the choice to opt out.
- This move follows Australia's earlier legislation banning children under 16 from social media platforms to protect them from online bullying and harmful algorithms.
- Similar regulatory efforts have been adopted by countries including the UK and France amid ongoing concerns about social media's impact on youth.
