PoliticsAustralia to force social media platforms to let users opt out of algorithms

Australia plans to give users over 16 tools to switch off algorithm-driven feeds, with platforms facing fines of more than A$100m for non-compliance. The proposed digital duty of care would also require social media, games, apps and AI chatbots to protect children from harms including pornography, misogynistic content, eating-disorder promotion and bullying.

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