Dr. Pierre François Docquir:

I will make two points on algorithms. First, it is a question of non-technical persons who do not understand computer code or language being given the right level of transparency and being able to identify the effects of the algorithmic distribution of content. Second, there is the issue of a human rights impact assessment. Research shows that there is considerable discrimination and issues linked to the ways that algorithms are being built. Building into the designs of those programmes a concern for the protection of human rights should be part of the solution.

I am not aware of the case to which the Senator referred.

He mentioned that the Press Council has dealt with it but said that that was not a complete solution because the harm is still linked to the online circulation of that information. I suggest there might be a role for a social media council here in designing the appropriate content moderation response to maybe sharing a rectification or the proper-----