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Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms
NPR Technology Tuesday 08 September 2026, 13:24 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed.(Image credit: Rick Rycroft)

A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed.

(Image credit: Rick Rycroft)

Australian (ORG) Rick Rycroft (PERSON)
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