The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Every Saturday, TPO Explains does a shallow dive into your most-asked questions. On today's episode: How’s “the Algorithm” Work? And What Is It?
Why does your social media feed seem to know you so well? This week on TPO Explains, we break down data mining: what the algorithm is, how platforms use your views, likes, and scrolling habits to predict what you'll watch next, and whether it's legal. We also cover New Mexico's case against Meta, its roots in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and practical steps to limit how apps track you.
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