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Expected rules would let users turn off social media algorithms

The Albanese government is expected to release draft legislation requiring social media platforms to let users turn off algorithms. Fines of more than $100m would be created for breaches.

Why it mattersUsers could see only content from friends and groups they choose to follow, instead of posts picked by algorithms designed to keep them scrolling.

AustraliaThis affects millions of Australians who use Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, giving them more control over what appears in their feeds.

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Australians offered choice to disable social media algorithms

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Why it mattersUsers would control what content reaches them instead of letting algorithms decide alone.

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

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