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Should social media algorithms have an off switch + government ditches recycling plan

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Episode Should social media algorithms have an off switch + government ditches recycling plan

0:00 31:00

Would you choose to escape social media algorithms and instead just see content from accounts you follow?

Labor has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech giants to let you opt out of algorithms.

Plus, the government has quietly broken its promise to reform packaging standards aimed at curbing plastic waste.

Listen now:

01:44 - Digital Duty of Care bill explained

22:35 - Labor quietly scraps recycling plan

Guests:

• Sophie Scamps, independent MP • Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABC • Kal Glanznig, environmental advocate and Sutherland Shire Councillor

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