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The story so far: Australia has announced a plan to offer social media users greater control over their feed by providing them a choice to opt out of algorithm-driven feed. Part of the country’s push for greater online safety norms, the plan ensures that Australian users have more choice on what they see online. The…
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Legislation will be introduced into parliament this year, per the PM [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would legislate for a ban on social media for people under 16. “The onus will be on social media platforms to demonstrate they are taking reasonable steps to prevent…
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On this photo provided by AAP IMAGE, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends a question time at Parliament House in Canberra, on September 10, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The Australian government on Tuesday (September 10, 2024) promised to legislate this year to enforce a minimum age for children to access social media, but it…
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