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16 October 2026

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

Varsha Yajman was already self-conscious about the way she looked when she joined social media as a 13-year-old. Endless workout videos making impossible promises filled her feeds. Through the screen, ...

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