Australia to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithm
Summary
Australia will introduce new laws that let social media users over 16 choose to turn off algorithms that show content automatically. These laws aim to improve online safety and protect young users from harmful content, with heavy fines for companies that do not comply.Key Facts
- Users over 16 can opt out of algorithm-driven feeds, seeing only content from people or groups they follow.
- Social media platforms face fines over A$100 million if they do not follow the new rules.
- The new laws also protect users under 18 from harmful content like pornography, eating disorder promotion, and bullying.
- Australia’s eSafety commissioner will be able to demand removal of harmful content from platforms.
- Users will set their default feed through a pop-up message when using social media.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will speak about these laws at the United Nations General Assembly.
- The laws require support from the Greens party and face opposition from the Liberals and Nationals.
- Other countries like France, Britain, and New Zealand are creating similar laws for children's online safety.
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