Australia proposes opt-out rules for social media feeds
By The BriefBrief
Australia is considering an “opt out” law aimed at limiting the use of addictive social media algorithms. The proposal would give Australians greater control over what appears in their feeds, subjecting Big Tech platforms’ algorithmic recommendations to added scrutiny.
WHO:Australia
WHAT:Proposed “opt out” regulation targeting social media platforms’ algorithmic feeds
WHEN:Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM ET
WHERE:Australia
WHY:To address scrutiny over addictive algorithm design and give users greater control over their feeds.
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