We learned that social media remains a double-edged sword for young people, with both benefits and costs when it comes… read more
In response to the growing sense of unease surrounding Big Tech’s mysterious recommender systems, digital refuges from the algorithm have… read more
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“We need many, many more studies before we can come up with these types of sweeping statements about Facebook’s impact… read more
The move was unprecedented, but this probably won’t go down as a great day in the history of algorithmic transparency…. read more
What we do have, and sometimes enjoy, are a series of communication networks interested in providing a paltry simulacrum of… read more
The political push raises an old question for Facebook: Why not just give users the power to turn off their… read more
Algorithms in online platforms interact with users’ identities in different ways. However, little is known about how users understand the… read more
The 2021 iteration of Favorites, however, is about giving you more control over your feed — by telling Instagram which… read more
Stern, J. (2021, January 17). Social-media algorithms rule how we see the world. Good luck trying to stop them. Wall… read more