AI decides what we see online. It’s time digital platforms tell us exactly how they do it
AI decides what we see online. It’s time digital platforms tell us exactly how they do it
Publish Date: 2026-04-28 16:09:00
Source Domain: theconversation.com
- Information Overload and Distrust: Australians are increasingly turning to social media and AI for news due to information overload and growing distrust in traditional news.
- Algorithmic Intransparency: Algorithms on social media and AI platforms make decisions opaquely, without regard for accuracy or evidence-based reporting.
- Declining Journalism: The decline of local journalism and mainstream news outlets due to decreased traffic from “zero-click” AI search results threatens the news ecosystem.
- Misinformation and Low Verification Confidence: Misinformation flourishes due to insufficient verified evidence; only a minority of Australians feel confident in their ability to verify online information.
- Transparency and Regulation Needed: Key recommendations include greater transparency from tech platforms, fair rules for AI use, media and AI literacy education, sustainable journalism funding, and training for influencers to ensure a quality news ecosystem.
