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Australia proposes law giving social media users control over algorithm feeds

The Australian government announced proposed legislation that would require social media platforms to offer users over 16 a choice between algorithm-driven feeds and chronological content from accounts they follow. The Digital Duty of Care bill also includes protections for children and penalties up to 109.2 million Australian dollars.

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The Australian government announced proposed legislation that would require social media platforms to offer users over 16 a choice between algorithm-driven feeds and chronological content from accounts they follow. The Digital Duty of Care bill also includes protections for chil…

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