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Why an algorithm ‘choice’ is meaningless without transparency

The federal government is considering plans requiring platforms to let users opt out of algorithm‑curated feeds and switch to a chronological view. But an RMIT expert says the proposal misses a critical oversight – an opt‑out is not consent, and teenagers are being asked to agree to an algorithm they cannot see, cannot interpret, and cannot independently verify.

Growing tensions between AI and the World Wide Web

The way people are finding information online could be entering a new phase, as website providers like Cloudflare push back against AI systems that collect and summarise content. RMIT experts say this shift could have significant implications for content creators, website operators and the quality of information available online.

AI boom exposes critical need for skilled tech professionals

Australia’s artificial intelligence boom isn’t making tech skills redundant – it is reinforcing how essential they have become. An RMIT expert explains the risk of people using AI without understanding the systems beneath it.
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Marketing excellence – shortlisted entries in the marketing category for the 2026 Future Campus Awards

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