Home / WorldWorldBBCWorldBBC·Sep 8, 2026·1 min read'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithmsThe BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms.View original source — BBC ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesTechnologyAl JazeeraTechnologySep 7, 2026 · 1 minAustralia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithmsAl JazeeraTechnologySouth China Morning PostTechnologySep 7, 2026 · 1 minAustralians could opt out of social media algorithms under proposed lawSouth China Morning PostTechnologyBBCTechnologySep 7, 2026 · 1 minAustralians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislationBBCPoliticsThe GuardianPoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 minSocial media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big ifThe Guardian
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