Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig on why AI and social media are causing a free speech crisis for the internet
Decoder with Nilay Patel
00:00
The Embedding of Lies in Media Consumption
The popularity of fake news and its impact is not limited to countries with state-run media. In countries like the US, false information can still spread and become ingrained in people's beliefs. This is due to the business model of social media platforms that prioritize engagement, and it has been found that content promoting hate and division is the most successful at grabbing attention.
Transcript
Play full episode
