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Australia wants to allow deactivation of algorithms on social media
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Australia wants to allow deactivation of algorithms on social media

SAPO7 September 2026 at 02:45

The Australian Government intends to force social media platforms to allow users to deactivate the content personalization algorithm. The measure was announced by the Minister of Communications, Anika Wells. The objective is to give users greater control over the type of content they view on the platforms, reducing the influence of algorithms on their online experience. This initiative comes in the context of growing concerns about the impact of social media algorithms on users' mental health and the spread of misinformation.

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