Australia's 'My Feed, My Way' Bill Sparks US Pushback and Big Tech Fines
Australia has proposed legislation requiring social media platforms to allow users over 16 to opt out of algorithm-driven feeds, giving them the choice to view only content from followed accounts. The 'My Feed, My Way' initiative, part of a broader 'digital duty of care' framework, aims to protect minors from harmful content and addictive design features. Non-compliance could result in fines up to AU$109.2 million. The move follows a previous ban on under-16 accounts, which had limited success in reducing teen usage.