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Australians could get the power to switch off social media algorithms
The federal government's proposed digital duty of care could let Australians opt in or out of algorithmically recommended social media content.
I turned off my algorithm for 24 hours. Is this how social media used to be?
Thanks to a little-known feature in Instagram, I try to travel back to 2012 – before everything on the internet was an ad. I have a confession. I love my social media algorithm. It is a perfectly curated window into my insane and inquiring mind. It knows precisely which videos will tickle me and which memes will gently distract me from the slow collapse of humankind.
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As the federal government prepares to introduce digital duty of care laws, social media users could soon be given the option to turn off their recommendation algorithms entirely. But with the Coalition warning of internet censorship and big tech relying on these feeds for revenue, would an opt-out switch actually make platforms safer?
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australians hooked on their feed 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.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australians hooked on their feed 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.
Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms
Draft legislation enforces digital duty of care including limiting children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating disorder content Australia will allow social media account holders to opt out of the powerful algorithms pushing dangerous and divisive content into users’ feeds, part of new laws designed to boost online safety.
Will your feed be boring without the algorithm? Instagram gives us a hint
The article describes the potential impact of the Australian government's proposed laws that would require social media companies to offer users the option of opting out of the algorithm. The article also discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of a world without algorithms, including the possibility of a more personalized and less addictive experience.
Labor wants Australians to be able to opt out of online algorithms. How will it change your feed?
The prime minister has predicted blowback to the scheme, which will affect social media, search engines and AI chatbots.
Smart glasses banned from Melbourne council's pools, gyms and playgrounds
The article describes the City of Yarra's decision to ban smart glasses from its leisure centres, playgrounds, and childcare centres. The ban aims to protect vulnerable members of the community from being covertly filmed without their knowledge. The City of Yarra will also lobby the federal government to temporarily ban the importation of smart glasses until Australia's privacy laws are updated to address the risks posed by wearable technologies.
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