Australia to table legislation on algorithm opt-out for big tech
UKPulse News Desk
New legislation is being introduced in Australia's parliament today, 14 October 2026, aiming to compel major technology companies to allow users to disable content recommendation algorithms.
- Australia's parliament is tabling new legislation today, 14 October 2026.
- The legislation seeks to force big tech companies to enable users to switch off content recommendation algorithms.
New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament today, 14 October 2026. This proposed law aims to mandate that major technology companies provide users with the option to disable algorithms responsible for recommending content.
The move seeks to allow users to turn off the algorithms that curate their recommended content on these platforms.