What might turning off the algorithm look like? Chinese social media provides some hints
The Albanese government has introduced its digital duty of care legislation to parliament today. The bill includes an “off switch” to allow social media users to opt out of recommender algorithms. If passed, Australians could choose to switch off their algorithmic recommendation and consume a news feed populated by the accounts they subscribe to. It’s been welcomed by online safety advocates. The bill echoes a model that one of the world’s largest platforms has run for more than a decade: WeChat…
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australia: -25.270, 133.780
china: 35.860, 104.200
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