Australia proposes legislation to disable social media algorithms

The Australian government plans to introduce legislation requiring social media platforms to provide users with the option to disable algorithmic feeds. Companies including Meta, Google, and TikTok will face substantial penalties for non-compliance under the proposed rules. The move aims to give users more control over the content they see by allowing them to switch to chronological or non-algorithmic displays. Monitor the legislative timeline and the specific penalty structures proposed for non-compliant tech firms.