EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 19 MIN
DEEP DIVE: Can the government really get big tech to turn off algorithms?
from Hack · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
On Tuesday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan to force tech companies to give users the option to opt out of algorithms.The Prime Minister says this will protect people from harm and give users more control over what they see online, but critics argue the ultimate goal is censorship.So would you opt out if you had the choice? And how will this all work?In this week's deep dive we unpack the government's plan for a digital duty of care, and what it could mean for your social media feed.Guest:Sophie Scamps, independent MPCam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABCGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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