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Australia is proposing the “My Feed, My Way” legislation to give users aged 16 and over the choice to disable algorithm-driven content feeds on social media, opting instead for chronological feeds. This move aims to return user agency and hold tech companies accountable, following global trends in regulating Big Tech’s influence. Penalties for non-compliance are significant, and the laws also extend to safeguarding minors from addictive design features.

Reddit’s stock climbed following a strong Q4 earnings report, beating revenue and profit expectations with $726 million and $1.24 EPS. The company projects solid Q1 2026 revenue and earnings, exceeding analyst forecasts. Reddit also announced a $1 billion share repurchase program. Growth in global daily active users was robust, though logged-in U.S. user growth showed a slowdown. The company plans to simplify user metric reporting and is exploring strategic data-licensing and AI integration to enhance user engagement and search capabilities.