https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-government-to-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-social-media-algorithmsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-government-to-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-social-media-algorithmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-government-to-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-social-media-algorithms#u66507Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:25:13 +0000The Australian government introduced legislation under the My Feed My Way plan to force social media companies, AI chatbots, and gaming apps to provide a switch-off button for algorithmic feeds. The initiative seeks to protect children from harmful content and reduce addiction. While the Greens support the Digital Duty of Care bill, the Coalition intends to vote against the algorithmic reforms, citing concerns over free speech and government trust. Some experts argue the proposal is insufficient because an opt-out mechanism does not constitute true consent.Why it mattersAustralia is the first https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-government-to-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-social-media-algorithmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-government-to-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-social-media-algorithms#u64679Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:48:22 +0000The Coalition intends to vote against legislation that would require social media platforms to provide a switch-off button for algorithmic feeds. This move follows the Coalition's previous votes against online safety changes. The government's My Feed My Way plan aims to reduce addiction and protect children from harmful content by allowing users to opt out of personalized feeds on gaming apps, AI chatbots, and social media platforms. While the Greens support digital duty of care legislation, the Coalition is framing the debate around free speech and trust in government.Why it matters https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-government-to-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-social-media-algorithmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australian-government-to-allow-users-to-opt-out-of-social-media-algorithms#u63784Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:20:19 +0000Australia is introducing legislation to let social media users opt out of algorithm-based and personalised feeds. The proposal aims to curb addiction and limit the exposure of children to harmful content. Under the My Feed My Way plan, platforms, artificial intelligence chatbots, and gaming apps would have to provide a switch-off button for feeds. Instagram head Adam Mosseri has warned that turning off algorithms will yield a worse user experience and overwhelm users with brand content, while acknowledging that the platform's system feels like a black box.Why it mattersSocial media algori