# Australia proposes letting social media users opt out of algorithm-based content

https://mins.news/en/video/49758

- CNA, 2026-09-08 13:07 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV7my6xZ2aw

> Australia is pursuing legislation that would require platforms including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to let users switch off personalised algorithmic recommendations. Users could instead view posts only from followed friends and creators. The bill would also introduce a “digital duty of care” to strengthen protections for under-18s from online harms.

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