Greens push to lift lid on social media algorithms


David Allen
Reporter

Social media platforms would be forced to reveal closely guarded algorithms and risk assessment data, and allow users to opt out of algorithm-driven feeds under far-reaching digital duty of care laws proposed by the Greens.

The private members bill would significantly expand the eSafety Commissioner’s powers to investigate and penalise tech platforms that fail to meet strict user safety and reporting standards, and extend fines for compliance breaches to senior …

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