Chanel Contos on the fight to turn off your algorithms
About this episode
Chanel Contos discusses the impact of social media algorithms on misogyny and advocates for government intervention.
Speaking at the Press Club this week, consent education advocate Chanel Contos outlined how social media companies are feeding misogynistic content to young men online. Now, she wants the government to compel social media companies to give people the option to restrict their algorithm. So can, and should, the algorithm be contained? And would social media companies even comply? Today, CEO of Teach Us Consent, Chanel Contos on the damage the algorithm is doing – and the next tech frontier. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support . Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Teach Us Consent CEO Chanel Contos Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Chanel Contos
Topics covered
- consent education
- social media algorithms
- misogyny
- government regulation
- youth advocacy
Keywords
- Chanel Contos
- social media
- algorithms
- misogyny
- consent education
- government regulation
- Teach Us Consent
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Organizations: Teach Us Consent, social media companies, Press Club, 7am, Solstice Media
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