- Australia's planned digital duty of care legislation gives users a choice over algorithmic social media feeds and requires platforms to address harmful content.
- Communications Minister Anika Wells said platforms that do not offer an algorithm opt-out should face substantial penalties.
- The proposal faces opposition criticism that it could restrict free speech, while supporters say it establishes platform safety obligations.
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“We want to give Australians more choice over what they see on their social media feeds”
“Big tech is not a protected species and they should offer their customers basic safety standards.”
“an attempt by the government to censor social media”