Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if

After the teen social media ban, the Australian government is going further in trying to reduce harm from social media by allowing users to opt-out of the algorithmic feed. Photograph: Peter Cripps/Alamy

Social media could become a “choose your own adventure” between the doom-scrolling status quo, or just the feed of the friends you want to see, if the government’s planned digital duty of care legislation passes, and the tech companies don’t muck around on compliance.

But that’s a big if.