Australia Plans Law Letting Users Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms

The Australian government is planning legislation that would require social media companies to give users the ability to turn off algorithmic content recommendations. Major tech firms including Meta, Google, and TikTok would be subject to the new rules. A government minister has stated that companies failing to comply should face substantial financial penalties. The move is part of a broader push by Australia to regulate the influence of social media platforms on their users.