Chanel Contos wants to fix our social media algorithms - podcast
Consent advocate Chanel Contos is leading a new campaign to push for social media companies to give Australians the choice to ‘opt in’ to the algorithms driving the infinite scroll. Following her speech at the National Press Club this week, she speaks with political editor Tom McIlroy about why this solution addresses the structural forces influencing misogynistic behaviour – particularly in…
Consent advocate Chanel Contos is spearheading a new campaign aimed at convincing social media companies to offer Australians the option to "opt in" to the algorithms that drive the endless scrolling feature. In a recent speech at the National Press Club, Contos discussed her campaign and the importance of giving users control over their online experiences.
During the interview, she spoke with political editor Tom McIlroy about how this approach could tackle the underlying issues driving misogynistic behavior, particularly among young men. They also touched upon the misconceptions surrounding sexual choking and whether a ban on importing smartglasses could effectively curb harmful behavior by certain users.
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