Today, on Safer Internet Day, I joined other members of the crossbench to call on the Government to adopt @teachusconsent's #FixOurFeeds campaign, which would require social media platforms to make algorithms an opt-in feature.
Social media companies use algorithms to keep users online by promoting content that intensifies negative emotions like anger and outrage. This maximises their profit, but undermines social cohesion and mental health, spreads misinformation, promotes eating disorders, and amplifies hate speech, misogyny, homophobia and racism.
The #FixOurFeeds initiative puts control and choice back where it belongs: into the hands of Australians. It is time for the Government to show courage and take decisive action.
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