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Facebook under fire for burying research into mental health impact

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The Hidden Struggles of Algorithm-Driven Advertising

This chapter explores the impact of Facebook's advertising algorithms on individuals coping with personal trauma, using the case of a woman inundated with parenting ads after a miscarriage. It raises critical questions about user control over content and discusses potential legislative approaches to mitigate harmful ad targeting.

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