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Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms

BBC News · Technology · 2026-09-08

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 personalised algorithms. 'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms.

Why it matters. This proposed legislation highlights a growing global regulatory push to give users greater control over their digital experiences and curb the influence of data-driven recommendation engines.

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