
Australia plans to introduce legislation allowing users to switch off social media algorithms, according to a BBC World report. A government minister said companies such as Meta, Google and TikTok would face "substantial" penalties if they fail to offer users this option. The proposal forms part of broader efforts to increase accountability for major technology platforms and give Australians greater control over how content is recommended to them online.
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