Australia Targets Algorithmic Feeds | Dayton News

Australia is poised to give users the power to ditch algorithm-driven feeds on apps like TikTok and Instagram, letting them switch to a simple chronological view of posts from accounts they follow — a bold move aimed at curbing addictive scrolling and protecting younger users. Building on last year’s ban on under-16s having accounts, this new bill would force tech giants to offer the opt-out, with hefty fines for non-compliance. While Europe has tried similar measures with mixed success, Australia’s push reflects growing global frustration with “Big Tech” and its influence — even as the U.S. struggles with fragmented state-level regulations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db2bf50a153823fd