Australia will let users turn off social media algorithms

Draft laws let Australians aged 16 and over disable social media algorithms, with fines over $100 million for non-compliance.

Why it mattersAustralians spend hours daily on social media feeds shaped by algorithms designed to keep them scrolling. This gives them a way out.

AustraliaAustralian users will be the first to have legal rights to opt out of algorithm feeds, potentially forcing global tech companies to offer the same feature worldwide.

Corroborated bysmartcompany.com.au

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