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TUE · 2026-09-08 · 06:20 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0908-109987
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'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms

Australians in Sydney have expressed positive reactions to the government's proposed legislation that would require social media companies to offer users the ability to opt out of personalized algorithms. The BBC interviewed individuals who view this as a welcome development, emphasizing the importance of user choice.

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'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms
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Australians in Sydney have expressed positive reactions to the government's proposed legislation that would require social media companies to offer users the ability to opt out of personalized algorithms. The BBC interviewed individuals who view this as a welcome development, emphasizing the importance of user choice. This move by the Australian government aims to give individuals more control over their online experiences by providing an alternative to algorithmically curated content. The plan is to make opting out of these personalized systems straightforward for users.

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Key claims

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Personalized algorithms can lead to users being 'stuck in a bubble'.

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Some Australians welcome the choice to opt out of personalized algorithms.

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Australia is planning to require social media companies to offer users easy opt-in/opt-out options for personalized algorithms.

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The proposed Australian legislation aims to give users more control over their online experience.

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social media algorithms
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personalized algorithms
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user choice
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