The Hype Machine: The Promise and the Peril of Social Media | Sinan Aral

Sep 14, 2020

Sinan Aral, MIT Professor and author of "The Hype Machine", discusses the promise and peril of social media. They explore the impact of social media on the spread of fake news and its influence on the 2020 election. They also discuss the historical perspective on technology's impact on society and the need for balanced regulation in addressing harmful content on social media platforms. Lastly, the issue of payment for content on news platforms and social media is explored.