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Facebook’s whistleblower reveal & major outage + reacting to OZY media CEO on Today Show | E1296

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Facebook's Algorithm: Ethics and Engagement

This chapter explores the impact of Facebook's algorithm, as exposed by a whistleblower, highlighting its design to promote divisive content for greater user engagement and advertising revenue. The discussion also delves into the implications of the internal point system for measuring interactions, questioning the ethical responsibilities of social media platforms in fostering meaningful connections.

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