SBS Examines

Meta, Media and Algorithms: Who decides what information we consume?

SBS Examines

Show Notes

Australia's concentrated media landscape and the rise of tech giants have created a complex hierarchy, influencing the kind of information we receive online. Experts say it's changing society, and negatively impacting our sense of hope.

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