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Australia Introduces 'My Feed, My Way' Reforms to Curb Social Media Algorithms

WHY IT MATTERS

The new law will give users more agency over their online experience, potentially reducing the spread of misinformation and promoting a more authentic online environment.

What happened

Australia has proposed a new law, 'My Feed, My Way,' which would allow users to opt out of algorithmic recommendations on social media platforms. This reform aims to give users more control over their online experience by allowing them to see only content from accounts they follow. The move is part of a broader effort to curb the influence of social media algorithms on users' feeds. The previous draft of the law has been revised to address concerns and is now set to be implemented. This development is significant as it marks a shift towards greater user control over their online interactions.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Australia seeks to curb social media algorithms with new feed choice law

The Jerusalem Post · BY REUTERS · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply

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