Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.
2 articles from BBC News, Al Jazeera.
Australia is planning legislation that would allow users to disable algorithmic feeds on social media platforms including Meta, Google, and TikTok. Under the proposed law, companies that fail to provide this option would face substantial penalties. The legislation aims to address concerns about addictive algorithms by giving Australians control over their social media feeds.
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Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.
Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.