# Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms

https://mins.news/en/item/47793

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-07 02:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/7/australias-proposed-opt-out-law-targets-big-tech-algorithms?traffic_source=rss

> Australia is preparing draft laws that could require social media companies to let users switch off “powerful” algorithms. Communications Minister Anika Wells says Big Tech should offer that choice, while opposition leader Angus Taylor warns the measure could become government censorship. The proposal would also impose a digital duty of care on platforms.

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