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

An episode of [Hack](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/78995043), 8 Sep 2026, 31 min.

Audio: https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/oa/Z/1p.mp3

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 Get the whole story from Hack: • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe to the hack podcast • Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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