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Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms
NPRTuesday, September 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Australian and World.
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What happened
A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Timeline
NPR published: Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Australian and World.
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