Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
The Australian government is planning to introduce legislation that would require social media companies to allow users to opt out of their algorithms. This means people will be able to see all posts from accounts they follow without being filtered by the platform's algorithm. If companies fail to comply, they could face significant penalties.
Why it's good news: It gives them more control over how they use social media and what information they see.
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