The Algorithmic Aversion: What Turning Off Social Media's AI Reveals About Our Addictions The Australian government's recent push for social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms has sparked a national debate about the role of artificial intelligence in shaping our online experiences.
When users choose to "opt out" of an algorithm, they surrender control over their feed to the platform's curated content.
I decided to take on this challenge myself by manually turning off my Instagram algorithm for 24 hours. I wanted to see if I could recapture the essence of pre AI social media.