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Australians could get the power to switch off social media algorithms
The federal government's proposed digital duty of care could let Australians opt in or out of algorithmically recommended social media content.
Uncanny and unappetizing: appetites spoil as AI images take over food menus
Consumers are increasingly encountering AI-generated images on food menus such as leathery meat and bread resembling reptile skin.
I turned off my algorithm for 24 hours. Is this how social media used to be?
Thanks to a little-known feature in Instagram, I try to travel back to 2012 – before everything on the internet was an ad. I have a confession. I love my social media algorithm. It is a perfectly curated window into my insane and inquiring mind. It knows precisely which videos will tickle me and which memes will gently distract me from the slow collapse of humankind.
BookTok influences what you read, even if you aren't on social media
BookTok influences book recommendations and shapes the perception of book popularity. It highlights the role of algorithms in promoting similar books and the impact of social media on the publishing industry
Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers aren’t just battling competitors for brand deals. They’re now battling AI versions of themselves.
Smart glasses banned from Melbourne council's pools, gyms and playgrounds
The article describes the City of Yarra's decision to ban smart glasses from its leisure centres, playgrounds, and childcare centres. The ban aims to protect vulnerable members of the community from being covertly filmed without their knowledge. The City of Yarra will also lobby the federal government to temporarily ban the importation of smart glasses until Australia's privacy laws are updated to address the risks posed by wearable technologies.
With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough
An increasing tension between players and publishers about ownership of titles could lead to a divestment from the system the big companies are trying to enforce At the time of press, there is a well-publicised protest taking place in the video games community. PlayStation 5 owners are being encouraged to log off from their consoles between 23 and 30 August – no playing games, no downloading new titles. The motivating factor is Sony’s decision to cease physical game disc production from January 2028.
Meta to pay $23 billion to settle teen social media addiction cases
Meta has settled a landmark court battle over teen social media addiction by agreeing to pay $23.6 billion and adding further child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram apps.
Tech giants are trying to obliterate privacy. Australia has a rare chance to take back part of their power | Lizzie O'Shea
The article describes the need for privacy reform in Australia. The author highlights the importance of strong legal protections over personal information and the need for enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance. The article also emphasizes the need for specific rules for facial recognition technology and other emerging technologies.
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
Teachers and parents have warned against AI use in schools over concerns of ‘cognitive surrender’ New York City will ban students’ use of artificial intelligence in public schools through eighth grade, typically age 13 or 14. The prohibition is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday and will go into effect next week.
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