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Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[–] mrnngglry@sh.itjust.works 24 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Exactly. I do believe that the algorithm does more damage than anything that age verification will address and it impacts all of us.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago

Keep your eyes peeled on horrible surveillance bills c-34 and s-209 in Canada

[–] spankysalmon@fedinsfw.app 3 points 1 day ago

Nothing is a low bar, and that's all age verification is going to address.