{
  "id": 5951961,
  "title": "Algorithm opt-out plan faces major political hurdles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/algorithm-opt-out-plan-faces-major-political-hurdles",
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  "published": "2026-09-06T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://standard.net.au/story/9344645/algorithm-opt-out-plan-faces-major-political-hurdles"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A proposed digital duty of care bill, aimed at forcing tech giants to provide an algorithm opt-out for social media users, is facing significant political obstacles. The bill, expected to be released in the near future, would require social media companies to actively remove illegal or harmful content and give users the choice to revert their feeds to friends-only content. This move is intended to protect minors from potential psychological harm, particularly concerning content that promotes harmful body image. Companies could face fines of up to $100 million if the laws were breached. While Labor's Matt Thistlethwaite emphasized the importance of platforms taking responsibility for young Australians' safety, the Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young argued that fines should be based on each firm's global profits, calling for a tougher stance against big tech. The Greens are awaiting the exposure draft details before deciding on their vote, while the coalition has expressed doubts about the plan, with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor questioning whether the proposal is an attempt to censor people's feeds.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}