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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

BBC Technology
October 16, 2026(3 days ago)

Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

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Australia has proposed new legislation that would require social media platforms to provide users with an option to disable algorithmic recommendations and turn off personalized content feeds. This would give users more control over what content they see rather than having algorithms decide for them. The proposal appears to address concerns about addictive recommendation systems that can be difficult for users to stop engaging with.

Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.