Social grooming: Algorithms mis/shaping political discourse for young voters

In 2021, the Morrison Government went head-to-head with Big Tech over the proposed New Media Bargaining Code. The episode was as illuminating as it was horrifying, as social media corporations sought to use their influence to bully the Government - with the Australian people caught in the middle.

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Published inAQ (Balmain, N.S.W.) Vol. 93; no. 4; pp. 3 - 9
Main Authors Ralph Housego, Rys Farthing
Format Journal Article
Published Balmain, NSW Australian Institute of Policy and Science 01.10.2022
Subjects
Fascists
Influence
Lobbying
Political activity
Political aspects
Politics and government
Social media
Youth
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Summary:In 2021, the Morrison Government went head-to-head with Big Tech over the proposed New Media Bargaining Code. The episode was as illuminating as it was horrifying, as social media corporations sought to use their influence to bully the Government - with the Australian people caught in the middle.
Bibliography:AQ - Australian Quarterly, Vol. 93, No. 4, Oct-Dec 2022, 3-9
Informit, Melbourne (Vic)
ISSN:1443-3605