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Real event · international · 2026-10-16

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

Final verdict announced: October 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET

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

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