Australia To Let Social Media Users 'Opt Out' of Algorithm-Based Feeds
Australia is proposing the "My Feed, My Way" initiative that would force social media platforms to let users over 16 turn off algorithmic recommendations and instead see only posts from people and creators they follow. Platforms that fail to comply could face fines of up to $79 million. CNBC reports: The legislation, which is being drafted and released Tuesday for targeted consultation, would…
The Australian government is set to launch a new initiative called My Feed, My Way, which would give users over 16 years old the ability to opt out of algorithm-based feeds on social media platforms. If social media companies do not comply, they could face substantial fines of up to $79 million, according to reports from CNBC. The legislation, currently in the drafting stage and scheduled for targeted consultation, requires platforms to notify users of their ability to select a default feed of their choosing.
The measures, which will also be introduced to the Australian Parliament this year, aim to shield under-18s from the potentially addictive features of AI chatbots, online games, and other digital services. Prime Minister Anthony stated on Tuesday that this is not about government control, but rather about empowering people and restoring choice online.
He emphasized that this is a sensible, pragmatic, and practical reform that grants users control and holds big tech companies accountable for not taking action.
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