Australians over 16 can opt out of social media algorithms under new laws

Australians over 16 will be able to opt out of social media algorithms under new laws.

Why it mattersAustralians will gain the power to choose what they see online. Algorithms won't decide for them anymore. This reduces corporate influence over information. It also reduces potential harms from algorithmic personalization.

AustraliaAustralian social media users will have new legal rights to control their feeds and see content on their terms, while tech companies will need to rebuild their platforms to comply or face major fines.

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Australia shrugs off US criticism of social media algorithm opt-out plan

Australia introduced draft laws letting users opt out of social media algorithms. The country brushed aside Trump administration concerns about free speech.

Why it mattersAustralian social media users could soon control how their feeds work. But the policy faces pressure from other countries. Those countries worry about its impact on free expression.