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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Algorithms and the Threats to Democracy

Sep 17, 2020
Yaël Eisenstat, a visiting fellow at Cornell Tech and former Elections Integrity Head for Political Ads at Facebook, discusses the threats that social media poses to democracy. She highlights how algorithms prioritize engagement over integrity, leading to divisive content that undermines civil discourse. Yaël also stresses the importance of regulatory reform in social media to combat misinformation. The conversation delves into TikTok's engagement strategies and the unsettling realities of digital manipulation in electoral processes.
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