Tag: Online algorithms
What are ‘rent tech’ platforms? Action on reining in these exploitative tools is long overdue
Rental technology platforms force renters to pay for costly background checks, collect too much personal data and use opaque algorithms to ‘score’ applicants.
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25 Sep, 03:00 AM
Social media is like sex – young people need education, not unrealistic bans
Instead of just banning young people from social media, the government should develop and fund better social media literacy programs for them.
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10 Sep, 05:00 AM
Kids are digital natives. They have ideas to help protect children from being harmed online
There’s ever-evolving ways for children and young people to be harmed online. Here’s what kids think about the harms they experience and how to prevent them.
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10 Sep, 04:00 AM
Social media algorithms are shrouded in secrecy. We’re trying to change that
The new Australian Internet Observatory will shed crucial light on the inner workings of social media platforms.
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5 Aug, 09:00 PM
Meta just launched the largest ‘open’ AI model in history. Here’s why it matters
Open-source AI models promise a more democratic and transparent future. They can also be open to misuse – and ethical concerns remain.
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1 Aug, 09:00 PM