Australia’s proposed algorithmic opt-out gets pushback

Australia’s proposed algorithmic opt-out gets pushback

Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri and conservative commentator Michael Shellenberger have separately opposed aspects of the regulations.

Australia's Algorithmic Opt-Out Proposal

Australia has introduced a proposed rule allowing users to opt out of algorithmic content curation on social media platforms. The move aims to give users more control over what they see online. What Happened The Australian government proposed a regulation that would let users disable algorithm-driven content feeds on social media apps. This includes platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Under the plan, users could choose to see content in a mor…