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Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms

Draft legislation requires platforms like Facebook and TikTok to offer users the choice to disable algorithm-driven content or face fines exceeding A$100m.

6 publishers · 6 articles · first seen 7 Sept 2026 · updated 14h ago

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  1. Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms The New York Times ·
  2. Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms NPR World ·
  3. Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms The Guardian ·
  4. Australia targets big tech with algorithm opt-out bill Deutsche Welle
  5. 'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms BBC News
  6. Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under proposed law Asia - South China Morning Post

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  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • Meta Platforms

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