'My Feed My Way': Australia takes on the algorithm

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What happened

Australia, which became the first country to ban social media for minors, is planning to crack down on Big Tech further.

The government introduced new legislation to force social media firms to allow users to opt out of algorithms.

Key facts

  • Australia, which became the first country to ban social media for minors, is planning to crack down on Big Tech further.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:04:33 UTC.

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