Australia Considering Allowing Users to Disable Social Media Algorithms
According to Le Monde, the Australian government is preparing new legislation imposing a "duty of care" on platforms, following its ban on social media access for those under 16.
The Australian government is preparing to introduce new legislation aimed at regulating how algorithms used by social media platforms operate, according to Le Monde.
The bill, the newspaper reports, would impose a "duty of care" on platforms toward their users—a concept that would require them to account for the potentially harmful effects of their recommendation systems.
Among the measures being considered would be the ability for users to disable the algorithms that personalize the content they see, thereby allowing them to take back control over their online experience.
This initiative follows a previous decision by the Australian government, which banned access to social media for minors under 16, a measure presented as a response to concerns about young users' mental health.
Le Monde notes that the full details of the new legislation have not yet been made public by Australian authorities.
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- L’Australie veut permettre aux utilisateurs de désactiver les algorithmes sur les réseaux sociaux — Le Monde — Une
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