China says to set rules for algorithms to give users greater say, over next 3 years

China's cyberspace watchdog on Wednesday said that governance rules for algorithms technology companies will be set up in around three years. The unprecedented move is aimed at tightening Beijing's grip on tech companies that use algorithms to attract users and increase their consumption time. Tech companies around the world have been under fire for using algorithms that often result in the spread of disinformation and Western countries have failed to regulate it. The draft regulations issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China include a proposal to allow users give the option of turning off algorithm recommendation services, giving them greater…