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 ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is not worried about upsetting US President Donald Trump with tougher rules governing big US technology companies, as he introduces new requirements to let ...

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 ...

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 ...

Social media platforms could be forced to give users in Australia an option to turn off “powerful” algorithms under draft laws to be unveiled by the government this week, Communications Minister Anika ...

Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’ Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

Draft laws would create an opt-out system to turn off algorithms on social media platforms. The bill would also make social media companies responsible for minimising and preventing harm on their ...

X is significantly expanding its open source codebase, which includes the app’s “For You” algorithm and its core ranking engine, and adding a feature that will let users see if their account or posts ...

As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users. As social media companies ...

X is rolling out a "small tweak" to boost the visibility of your posts and replies to your mutuals, or people who you follow and who follow you back. The platform's head of product, Nikita Bier, ...

Teenagers want a greater voice in the design and governance of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, according to new research led by University College Dublin. Rather than passive victims ...

Your Algorithm shows you the topics the system thinks you care about most and lets you act on them. You can see the full list, add topics you want more of, and ditch the ones you do not. Right now, ...