The Australian government is developing new legislation to force social media platforms to offer users an option to disable algorithm-suggested content. This measure comes in response to a growing trend of Australians seeking to escape the algorithms that control what appears in their feeds.
Social media platforms will also be held accountable for dangerous and violent content circulating on their networks. The government wants to impose stricter rules that ensure greater safety for users.
Two years ago, Australia had already implemented legislation that limited social media access for minors under 18, making it one of the countries with the strictest rules in the world on this matter. This new proposal comes as a continuation of this regulatory approach.
