Social Media and the Election Campaigns
September 9, 2021
How right-wing extremists are weaponizing Instagram
On Instagram, right-wing extremists use beautiful photos and subtle captions about home and tradition to lure new recruits. One young woman who used to be part of this scene explains how the process works.
Facebook blocks algorithm research
Does the Instagram algorithm favor certain politicians or topics? The non-profit organization AlgorithmWatch launched a study to answer these questions. Once again, Facebook hindered the research.
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