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.
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.
Expert available to comment on Digital Duty of Care bill
The Federal government has announced its proposed Digital Duty of Care bill today that will include an option for Australians to opt out of social media algorithms. An RMIT expert is available to comment on the proposal and how to tackle gender-based digital harms.
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.
