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Australia’s proposed digital duty of care laws would let users opt out of social media algorithms, require platforms to manage harmful content risks, and impose fines. The laws raise questions about implementation, enforcement and effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Describe the key features of Australia’s proposed digital duty of care legislation, including algorithm opt-outs, platform responsibilities and penalties for non-compliance.
  • Analyse the potential benefits and challenges of regulating social media recommender algorithms and harmful online content, particularly for young people.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of proposed accountability measures, including transparency requirements, enforcement mechanisms and fines, in reducing online harms and improving platform compliance. 
READ: Proposed laws would let you opt out of social media algorithms. An expert explains

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