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The NPR Politics Podcast

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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