‘Algorithms polarising society’: Woolley on tech control

Tech giants’ algorithms polarise society, sparking calls for regulation and giving Australians choice over content engagement

‘The algorithm feeds you things to get you engaged, to outrage you’ concerns the impact of social media on society.

Darren Woolley from TrinityP3 argues that tech giants’ business models are not in users’ interests.

He explains how algorithms polarise society by feeding extreme viewpoints to increase engagement.

This could lead to increased regulation as governments react to public concerns about tech control.

Australians may soon have the choice to opt in or out of algorithm-driven content.

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