Tarleton Gillespie

Tarleton Gillespie, an associate professor at Cornell University and visiting researcher with Microsoft Research, dives deep into the impact of algorithms on society. He discusses how these calculations structure public discourse and influence our understanding of trending topics on platforms like Twitter. Gillespie highlights the tension between algorithmic influence and public sentiment, exploring biases and ethical responsibilities. He also emphasizes the evolving relationship between journalism and algorithmic transparency, revealing the complexities in content dissemination and user engagement.