The Guardian

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 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...
The Conversation

We may be able to turn off the algorithm, but we can’t escape the misogyny of the manosphere

The federal government recently announced a suite of new laws designed to address harmful content on digital platforms. Following campaigning organised by activist Chanel Contos’ youth-led ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri warns against turning off algorithm as Australia debates opt-out laws

The head of Instagram says the average person who turns off their algorithm will have a much worse "user experience" and he does not think the platform is addictive. The comments come two days after ...
The Guardian

Dementia patients warned off seeking home care in case Australia’s aged care algorithm cuts funding

Exclusive: FoI documents show senior health officials were warned of concerns about assessment tool weeks after it launched Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast People with ...
NBC News

Australia proposes measure to allow social media users to opt out of algorithms

CANBERRA, Australia — Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government Tuesday that would let users have more control over ...