# Toxic algorithms trapped users; Australia proposes an off switch

https://mins.news/en/item/103548

- BBC News, 2026-10-16 18:11 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwr7y8er1n8vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Australia has proposed laws requiring social media platforms to let users switch off recommended content and see only posts from accounts they follow. The reforms would also impose a legal duty of care on online services. Critics say the government may be taking on too much, while others argue the measures threaten free speech.