Australia plans to force social media firms to enforce an "opt-out" feature for algorithm-based feeds. The proposed legislation will let users over the age of16 choose to see content only from people ...

We live in algorithmic times. Algorithmic systems, content and infrastructures that underpin artificial intelligence (AI) now impact education systems across the world. The title of this volume is a ...

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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 ...

Your social media feeds could soon look a little different. The government is proposing new laws that allow it to require social media companies to send a notification to users, giving them the option ...

Imagine you're one of the estimated 55 percent of Americans who rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage your finances, select an investment portfolio, or create a financial plan (TD Bank, ...

The federal government's proposed digital duty of care could let Australians opt in or out of algorithmically recommended social media content. The draft laws will require online platforms to reduce ...

Anika Wells says social media companies should offer option to switch off algorithms Australians would be able to switch off social media algorithms under draft legislation to be proposed this week.

The federal government has released an exposure draft of its long-promised digital duty of care. The headline feature is an “off switch”. Social media platforms would have to ask users, through ...

A SANTA AT NASA — This morning I woke up thinking about palindromes. And, no, I have never uttered or written that sentence before in my life. Palindromes are words, phrases and numbers that read the ...