https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-to-let-social-media-users-opt-out-of-algorithm-based-feeds-in-fresh-blow-to-big-techContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-to-let-social-media-users-opt-out-of-algorithm-based-feeds-in-fresh-blow-to-big-techhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-to-let-social-media-users-opt-out-of-algorithm-based-feeds-in-fresh-blow-to-big-tech#u62515Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:06:57 +0000Australia introduced proposed legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithm-based feeds and choose chronological displays instead. Announced on Tuesday, the digital safety rules target platform design and give individuals greater control over their feeds. Major tech companies face this measure as the latest regulatory challenge from Canberra. The government aims to make follow-only options the default on social platforms. Questions remain about how technology companies will implement the required technical changes and whether the proposal will successfully pass into law.Why i