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Australia proposes bill to let users switch off social media algorithms

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The Australian government is proposing new legislation that will empower social media users to disable recommendation algorithms. This bill intends to grant individuals greater autonomy over the content presented to them on these platforms. AI

IMPACT This policy could influence how AI-driven recommendation systems are deployed and controlled on social media platforms.

RANK_REASON Government policy proposal impacting social media platforms. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Australia proposes bill to let users switch off social media algorithms

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Australia's government will introduce a bill allowing users to switch off recommendation algorithms on social media platforms. The legislation aims to give user

    Australia's government will introduce a bill allowing users to switch off recommendation algorithms on social media platforms. The legislation aims to give users more control over the content they see. https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ck78pj2q y42po # Media # SocialMedia # AI

    LINKS bbc.co.uk/…/ck78pj2qy42po

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