Social Media Algorithm Opt-Out Plan Faces Major Political Hurdles
A social media crackdown that would force tech giants to offer an algorithm opt-out faces major hurdles after a key minor party dismissed proposed penalties as “bugger all.” An exposure draft of a much-anticipated “digital duty of care” is expected to be released in the coming sitting fortnight as Labor steps up efforts to tackle online harm.
TL;DR
- A new "digital duty of care" law is being drafted to address online harm.
- Social media companies would be required to mitigate risks and remove harmful content.
- Mandatory algorithm opt-out options would be introduced, allowing users to see friends-only content.
- A key minor party has criticized the proposed penalties as inadequate.
- The exposure draft is expected soon, but faces political hurdles.