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Australia considers mandating chronological social media feeds
The Australian Government is considering regulations that would require social media platforms to offer a default chronological feed. This proposal aims to reduce user exposure to harmful content and mitigate the effects of infinite scrolling, which often leads to excessive time spent on applications.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has expressed opposition to the move, stating that removing algorithms would make the user experience less engaging and decrease the reach for both businesses and content creators. The debate highlights the tension between algorithmic engagement, which prioritizes content based on user reaction, and chronological ordering, which would prioritize the timing of posts.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Australian Government is considering a mandate for social media platforms to offer a default chronological feed. www.menorca.info · www.periodicodeibiza.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The goal of the proposed feed changes is to reduce exposure to harmful content and limit infinite scrolling. www.menorca.info · www.periodicodeibiza.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, claims that removing algorithms would make the user experience less interesting and reduce reach for creators and businesses. www.menorca.info · www.periodicodeibiza.es