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AI’s Flirty Upgrade, Facebook’s Zombie Internet, and Why We May Be Doing Mental Health Wrong

Offline with Jon Favreau

CHAPTER

Unintended Consequences of Algorithms and Future Technology on Social Media

This chapter uncovers how algorithms on social media platforms have unintentionally amplified controversial content such as conspiracies like QAnon and contributed to the growth of far-right politics by prioritizing user engagement. It also examines the potential dangers posed by emerging technologies, like advanced chatbots, in guiding users towards harmful content without their awareness.

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