out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to parliament
The Australian federal government is introducing draft legislation to require social media platforms to provide users with an opt-out mechanism for algorithmic feeds. The bill also mandates that companies take responsibility for mitigating online harms, particularly for minors, with potential fines exceeding $100 million.
Why it matters
This represents a significant regulatory push to curb the influence of social media algorithms and increase corporate accountability for digital safety.
The federal government wants to require social media platforms to offer an opt-out of their algorithms. ( Close up of an iphone on a white surface by Ingmar is licensed under Unsplash License )
Draft laws would create an opt-out system to turn off algorithms on social media platforms.
The bill would also make social media companies responsible for minimising and preventing harm on their platforms.
The draft laws will be introduced by the federal government this week.
Link copied Share Share article Social media companies would be required to give users a choice to turn off their algorithm through pop-up messages, under draft laws to be unveiled by the government later this week.
An exposure draft of the long-awaited Digital Duty of Care will be released as Labor steps up efforts to tackle online harm.
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