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Australia to let social media users 'opt out' of algorithm-based feeds in fresh blow to big tech
New York Times World and AEI describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedAustralia plans to give social media users the option to switch off algorithm-based feeds in proposed legislation, serving as the latest blow to tech giants.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms". The right frames it as "Australian Evidence Reinforces Prohibition-Era Lessons for Social Media Regulators".
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Left / center-leftAustralian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms
The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report
CenterAustralia to let social media users 'opt out' of algorithm-based feeds in fresh blow to big tech
CNBC · Center · News report
Right / center-rightAustralian Evidence Reinforces Prohibition-Era Lessons for Social Media Regulators
Australia to let social media users 'opt out' of algorithm-based feeds in fresh blow to big tech
Australia plans to give social media users the option to switch off algorithm-based feeds in proposed legislation, serving as the latest blow to tech giants.
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Australian Evidence Reinforces Prohibition-Era Lessons for Social Media Regulators
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