Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’
The Australian government is preparing draft legislation to impose a 'digital duty of care' on social media platforms, including requirements to allow users to disable content algorithms. The opposition has criticized the move, labeling it an attempt to censor the internet and restrict free speech.
Why it matters
This legislation represents a significant escalation in government efforts to regulate social media algorithms and hold tech giants accountable for user safety.
The communications minister, Anika Wells, is expected to release draft legislation creating a digital duty of care for social media users in Australia as parliament returns this week. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP The communications minister, Anika Wells, is expected to release draft legislation creating a digital duty of care for social media users in Australia as parliament returns this week. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Australian politics Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’ Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Labor’s plan to crack down on social media algorithms faces significant opposition in federal parliament, with the opposition leader, Angus Taylor , warning against efforts by the government to “censor” free speech online.
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