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Australia to Force Algorithm Choice on Social Media | Uganda News
Australia is set to introduce new digital duty of care laws that could force social media giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok to let users opt out of algorithmic feeds — or face hefty penalties. Communications Minister Anika Wells argues these rules will give Australians more control over their online experience, especially as platforms have historically operated without basic safety standards. While the government aims to empower users by offering choice, critics including opposition figures warn it could veer into censorship, urging instead that enforcement of existing rules — like the…
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