Algorithms
If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?
If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame? A court case in New York is testing whether social media companies can be held responsible for radicalizing a mass shooter. The lawsuit, brought by Everytown for Gun Safety, claims that Meta, Amazon, Discord, Snap, and other companies’ design features, including recommendation algorithms, promoted racist […]
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Some politicians who share harmful information are rewarded with more clicks, study finds
Some politicians who share harmful information are rewarded with more clicks, study finds A study found that U.S. state legislators who post harmful information, such as low-credibility claims or uncivil language, receive more online attention and visibility on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The study suggests that platform algorithms may unintentionally reward divisive […]
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On stage but out of the spotlight − the quiet struggle of being an opening act
On stage but out of the spotlight − the quiet struggle of being an opening act The idea that opening for a major act guarantees career growth is a myth. While exposure can help, it’s not enough on its own to sustain success. Most opening acts see a streaming bump during the tour, but this […]
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