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Algorithms and the Threats to Democracy

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Integrity and Influence in Digital Democracy

This chapter explores the complexities of maintaining integrity within a major social media platform, especially concerning political advertising and its effects on democracy. It highlights the challenges faced by a participant tasked with improving organizational policies amidst ongoing political scandals and external manipulation. The discussion critiques the role of algorithms in shaping user engagement and public discourse, raising ethical questions about misinformation and the responsibilities of social media platforms.

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