Chanel Contos wants to fix oursocial 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.
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Presented by Tom McIlroy. Produced by Lu Hill. The executive producer is Allison Chan4 Sept 2026, 02:00 amUpdated 3h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia
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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 young men. They also discuss harmful misunderstandings about sexual choking, and whether or not a ban on the import of smartglasses would effectively manage pernicious behaviour by some users
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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 young men. They also discuss harmful misunderstandings about sexual choking, and whether or not a ban on the import of smartglasses would effectively manage pernicious behaviour by some users
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Source: The Guardian · Presented by Tom McIlroy. Produced by Lu Hill. The executive producer is Allison Chan. Published 4 Sept 2026, 02:00 am.
