The Evolution of Algorithmic Accountability

This chapter examines a pivotal legal case challenging Section 230 protections for TikTok's algorithm in the wake of a tragic incident involving a young girl. It discusses the implications of algorithm-driven content curation and the urgent need for reevaluating legal frameworks to address the responsibilities of tech platforms in moderating harmful content. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for greater transparency, user-customization of algorithms, and the effects of these evolving challenges on social media's influence on mental health, particularly among children.