Government convenes summit on social media algorithms fuelling sexual violence

Federal Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek and NSW Education Minister Prue Car held a meeting. They discussed how social media algorithms spread harmful content. This content harms young people and contributes to sexual violence.

Why it mattersWhat social media algorithms show young people shapes what they see and accept as normal. Changing how these algorithms work by default could reduce exposure to harmful content. This content promotes sexual violence.

AustraliaNSW is developing a Sexual Violence Plan due in 2027 that may include algorithm restrictions. Any federal law change would affect how Australian social media users interact with platforms.

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