Australia plans new laws to let social media users over 16 choose if they want algorithm-based feeds or see posts only from friends and creators they follow. The laws aim to protect children from harmful content and addictive features on digital platforms. Companies that don't follow these rules could face big fines.
ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/08/g-s1-142311/australian-social-media-users-to-be-offered-choice-to-opt-out-of-algorithms

