Event Brief
Australia to let users switch off social media algorithms
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 07, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: Planned legislation in Australia would require major social media firms to give users the option to switch off algorithmic feeds. The minister said companies such as Meta, Google and TikTok could face substantial penalties if they do not provide that choice.
WHO: Australia’s minister
WHAT: Planned legislation would require social media platforms to offer users an option to switch off algorithmic feeds, with substantial penalties for non-compliance.
WHEN: Sep 06, 2026 at 11:40 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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