Draft laws would create an opt-out system to turn off algorithms on social media platforms. The bill would also make social media companies responsible for minimising and preventing harm on their ...

Consent advocate Chanel Contos is urging the federal government to pursue an opt-in for algorithmic social media feeds because it will be "too easy" for tech giants to design their way around weaker ...

More news: Greens communications spokeswoman Sarah Hanson-Young is ready to back the government if it introduces opt-in rules for social media algorithms. In a statement on Sunday afternoon AEST, ...

A social media crackdown that would force tech giants to offer an algorithm opt-out faces major hurdles after a key minor party dismissed proposed penalties as “bugger all.” An exposure draft of a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Australia's government confirmed on Tuesday that it would seek to implement legislation to enable all social media users to opt ...

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The opportunity to opt-out of algorithms is good in theory but media experts believe many will remain connected to suggested content feeds. The My Feed, My Way initiative will require social media ...

As the Prime Minister aims to shift the debate from his unpopular budget and elevated migration levels, Labor will use this parliamentary sitting week to elevate its agenda on regulating social media ...

Australia’s proposed social media algorithm opt-out has already sparked plenty of speculation about what happens if users start switching off personalised recommendations and returning to feeds ...

Ms Plibersek told ABC Insiders on Sunday there was “more to do” to tackle the “huge role” of social media platforms in the rise of sexual violence in young people, especially the practice commonly ...

Chanel Contos is warning tech giants could design their way around weaker attempts to rein in harmful social media algorithms. The Teach Us Consent chief executive used a National Press Club speech to ...

A social media crackdown that would force tech giants to offer an algorithm opt-out faces major hurdles after a key minor party dismissed proposed penalties as "bugger all". An exposure draft of a ...