Australia proposes law to let users opt out of social media algorithms
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Neutral summary
The Australian government has unveiled draft legislation that would allow social media users to switch off algorithmic recommendations and see only posts from accounts they follow, under the banner “My Feed, My Way.” Platforms that fail to comply could face fines ranging from US$78 million (as reported by Malay Mail) to over US$100 million (The Guardian). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the plan, which introduces a “digital duty of care” including measures to limit children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating-disorder content. Critics and opposition figures have questioned whether the law will be effective, noting that tech companies may find ways to circumvent its intent.
How it was framed
Outlets: 17. Countries: 8. Facts in the shared core: 3.
Publication timeline
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms. Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation.
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The Guardian (outlet profile)
Australia to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithm. Draft legislation enforces digital duty of care including limiting children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating disorder content Australia…
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Australia Sets Up New Big Tech Fight With Bid to Block Targeting. Australia proposed new legislation that would allow social media users to opt out of platforms’ algorithms, a potentially far-reaching step that deepens…
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The Register (outlet profile)
‘Global reckoning’ is coming for big tech, says Australian minister. Introduces 'digital duty of care' that will mean Aussies get ‘my feed, my way’ – without algorithms if requested
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
What the Digital Duty of Care bill means for you. Anthony Albanese says the “my feed, my way” initiative will give Australians control over their social media. How will it work?
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
Australia seeks to curb social media algorithms with new feed choice law. Australia’s proposed “My Feed, My Way” reforms would let users opt out of algorithmic recommendations and see only content from accounts they fol…
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BBC News (outlet profile)
'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms. The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalis…
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The Guardian (outlet profile)
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if. Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australia…
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
New law to force social media giants to allow users to opt out of algorithms. Social media giants will be forced to allow Australian users to opt out of algorithms under a new proposal.
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TheJournal.ie (outlet profile)
Australia is drafting laws that will allow social media users to turn off algorithms. Social media companies would face fines of over €60 million if they fail to comply.
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Golem (outlet profile)
Verbraucherschutz: Australien lässt Social-Media-Nutzer den Algorithmus abschalten. Soziale Netzwerke leben von Algorithmen, die Nutzer ständig mit neuem Content versorgen - und süchtig machen können. Australien stellt…
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Australia Targets Social Media Algorithms with New User-Choice Rules
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Malay Mail (outlet profile)
Australia to impose US$78m penalties on big tech that breaches ‘duty of care’ rules, says Albanese. SYDNEY, Sept 8 — Social media giants face US$78 million (RM315 million) fines if they fail to protect young users…
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Heise (outlet profile)
Australien sagt Social-Media-Algorithmen den Kampf an. Nach dem Verbot von Social-Media-Konten für unter 16-Jährige will Australien Nutzern nun die Wahl lassen, ob Algorithmen ihren Feed bestimmen sollen.
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
Australia targets big tech with algorithm opt-out bill. The "My Feed, My Way," legislation would require the likes of Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to let users opt out of algorithms or risk heavy fines.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms. Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government
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CNBC (outlet profile)
Australia to let social media users 'opt out' of algorithm-based feeds in fresh blow to big tech. Australia plans to give social media users the option to switch off algorithm-based feeds in proposed legislation, servin…
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Phys.org (outlet profile)
'Digital duty of care' laws will force tech platforms to look after users. The federal government has introduced draft digital duty of care legislation designed to protect Australians from online harms.
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G1 (outlet profile)
Austrália propõe que usuários possam escolher o que aparece no feed das redes sociais. Meta remove 756 mil contas de menores na Austrália A Austrália propôs nesta terça-feira (8) uma mudança nas regras para redes sociai…
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Austrália prevê multas de até US$ 79 milhões para big techs que descumprirem novas regras. Austrália ampliou seus esforços para conter a influência das big techs ao propor uma legislação que daria aos usuários de redes…
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Labor and Coalition clash over algorithms. The federal government has unveiled new social media laws as the major parties clash over algorithms.
Factual core
- Australia proposed new legislation that would allow social media users to opt out of platforms' algorithms.
- Social media platforms face fines of more than $100 million for non-compliance with the new rules.
- The digital duty of care laws will force tech platforms to look after users.