Australia is proposing a law that gives people a choice over what fills their feeds. It may not be long before other countries demand the same.

SYDNEY - Australians could be given the option of opting out of powerful social media algorithms under new legislation cracking down on big tech, a minister said on Monday.

Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.

Opposition is sceptical of new rules and their enforcement