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The push to stop algorithms controlling social media feeds has begun

Australia's draft Digital Duty of Care would let users over 16 opt out of algorithmic social media feeds, with penalties up to AU$109.2 million.

Australia released draft legislation for a Digital Duty of Care that includes a 'My Feed, My Way' measure allowing users over 16 to switch off algorithmically curated feeds, with platforms required to offer the choice. The proposal also obliges digital services, including social media, games, apps, and AI chatbots, to protect under-18s from harmful content and design features. Non-compliance penalties reach AU$109.2 million (US$78.6 million), and the eSafety Commissioner would gain removal-notice powers for nudify apps and sites. The bill is expected in Parliament before Christmas and follows Australia's under-16 social media ban and Meta's US settlement over teen feeds.

Malwarebytes Labs · 6d agoOther

Meta to Pay Up to $18B Over Teen Social Media Use

Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and cap teen Facebook and Instagram use at two hours daily, settling child-safety lawsuits from most US states.

Meta settled claims that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, ending a federal trial as Instagram head Adam Mosseri began testifying and Mark Zuckerberg was expected to testify. Of roughly $16.7 billion for 47 states and territories, $12.7 billion is guaranteed and $5 billion is contingent on Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube adopting similar teen protections. The deal also resolved state privacy claims tied to Cambridge Analytica for an additional $459 million, while New Mexico (a $567 million ruling) and Florida opted out of the settlement.

Security Affairs · 19d agoPolicy & legal

New Zealand to pursue social media ban for children under 16

New Zealand's Prime Minister proposed a law banning social media for under-16s, with fines up to 10% of global revenue and an online safety regulator.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said his party will introduce legislation barring under-16s from high-risk platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook, requiring age verification via facial age estimation, digital ID or formal IDs, and penalties up to 10% of global revenue. The bill would mandate ongoing risk monitoring by platforms popular with children, cover emerging tech including AI companions, and create an online safety regulator within the Department of Internal Affairs. It faces political opposition and follows similar moves in Australia, several European countries, Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia and Canada.

The Record · 22d agoOther

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