Australia Proposes Law Allowing Users to Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms
Australia has proposed new legislation called the Digital Duty of Care, aiming to give social media users the option to opt out of algorithm-driven feeds through the 'My Feed, My Way' initiative. This would allow users to view posts chronologically from accounts they follow. The plan also imposes a legal duty on platforms to protect users from harm, including safeguarding minors from addictive features. The draft bill is under consultation, with details on implementation and penalties yet to be finalized.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 72/100.
Outlets measured: oneindia, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 10 Sept, 11:24 am. Other outlets followed.
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