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The Facebook Papers Show How Quickly Radicalization Can Happen Online

Oct 25, 2021

Shannon Bond, NPR's tech correspondent, delves into the explosive revelations from the Facebook Papers, spotlighting the platform's struggle with misinformation. She discusses how Facebook’s algorithms dangerously accelerate pathways to radicalization, highlighting alarming trends seen globally. The conversation also touches on employees' frustrations with the company's prioritization of growth over user safety, and the urgent need for enhanced measures to combat hate speech and extremism online.

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Intro

3min

The Challenge of Managing Misinformation and Extremism on Social Media

5min

Rapid Pathways to Radicalization: Insights from Facebook's Own Research

3min

Navigating the Impact of Social Media on Radicalization and Society

4min

Thousands of leaked documents from Facebook were viewed by more news organizations over the weekend including NPR. The internal sources show the company struggling with how to combat misinformation and researchers worrying about the impact of the platform.

This episode: White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, political reporter Miles Parks, and tech correspondent Shannon Bond.

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