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Expert Zeynep Tufekci discusses surveillance capitalism, AI marketing, press health. They cover topics like ransomware attacks, fake news, impact of internet on reality, social media manipulation, ethical concerns in persuasion tactics, historical ties between media and propaganda, influence of AI in advertising.
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- Surveillance capitalism enables authoritarian control through precise manipulation and targeting of individuals on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
- Social media algorithms amplify persuasive techniques in political campaigns, influencing voter behavior and perpetuating echo chambers that spread misinformation.
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Zeynep Tufekci's Diverse Background and Research Interests
Zeynep Tufekci, a contributing opinion writer at the New York Times and an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses her unique path into studying the intersection of technology and society. With a background in computer programming and an interest in ethical implications of technology, she delves into social movements, privacy, surveillance, and the impact of big data and algorithmic decision-making.
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