Toxic algorithms wouldn’t let them go – now Australia wants an off switch

October 13, 2026 · 5:01 pm 4 sources

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Wires & papers of record

• What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
  BBC News · October 14, 2026 18:00
  New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament today to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
• Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
  BBC News · October 16, 2026 18:11
  Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

Coverage

• Facebook will let you customize your feed algorithm using AI
  The Verge · October 13, 2026 17:01
  Facebook's new "Your Algorithm" feature will let you directly add and manage topics you want to see in your feed and Facebook Reels. Meta says your recommendations "respond right away" after you make updates using the new feature by hitting "interested" or "not interested" for different topics.…
• Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
  TechCrunch · October 13, 2026 18:05
  Facebook is the latest social media platform to give users greater control over the algorithm that determines what appears in their feeds. Meta announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature, “Your Algorithm,” on Tuesday, a feature it first launched on Instagram. The new tool allows Facebook…