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What might turning off the algorithm look like? Chinese social media provides some hints

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Speeding up the creation of low-quality content

The Australian government introduced legislation allowing social media users to turn off recommendation algorithms. Evidence from China shows subscription feeds still encourage low-quality clickbait and rapid publishing. Legal and policy experts must assess whether opt-out mandates shift the duty of care from tech firms to individual citizens.

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Allowing users to opt out of algorithms risks transferring the responsibility for online harm from platforms to individuals.

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