Australia to table law letting users switch off social media algorithms

BBC News reports new legislation will be tabled in Australia's parliament Thursday, requiring big tech to let users turn off algorithms that recommend content. Item 1 is unrelated, about a rugby league World Cup.

Timeline

1. 14 Oct, 18:00 UTCBill to be tabled in Australian parliament

Top sources

• Australia is the monster that turns World Cup dreams to nightmaresABC News
• What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to tryBBC News