Social media firms must let Australians opt out of algorithms

Mandatory opt-out options and fines up to $100 million for breaking the digital duty of care law, expected within weeks.

Why it mattersParents and young people will finally have control over what their social media feeds show them, reducing exposure to harmful content.

AustraliaIf passed, millions of Australians-especially teenagers-will gain direct control over whether algorithms shape their social feeds, protecting them from designed addiction tactics and harmful content.

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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.