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Amusing or Addictive? The Algorithms Powering Our Social Feeds

New rules would force platforms to let users switch off personalized feeds and require stronger safeguards for minors, with 70% of 2,600 teachers reporting manosphere effects.

Summary by France24
Australia could soon give citizens the choice to opt out of them under new legislation that also threatens big tech companies with fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content. Here's what algorithms do, and the arguments around their effects. What is an algorithm? Open TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targeted to your interests. These…

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France24France24
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Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds

Algorithms have been accused of pushing teenage boys towards the "manosphere": communities and influencers that promote misogyny and violence against women

·Chennai, India
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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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The algorithms powering our social feeds: Amusing or addictive?

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·Singapore, Singapore
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ABC AustraliaABC Australia
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Will your feed be boring without the algorithm? Instagram gives us a hint

The government wants to give social media users more control over their feeds. But what steps already exist for users to curate what they see online?

·Ultimo, Australia
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ABC Australia broke the news in Ultimo, Australia on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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