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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
BBC Education Friday 16 October 2026, 18:11 UTC 1 min read
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Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.
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