It's almost like algorithms are bad...
"Pat de Brun, deputy director of tech at Amnesty International, said the algorithms at the heart of social media platforms, which he said prioritise engagement, were a key factor in the current spread of disinformation.
“In the UK, the racist violence that has spilled across the streets follows a period of intense scapegoating of refugees and migrants by politicians and others, through dangerous rhetoric and policies,” he said.
“In this context, social media algorithms have actively amplified and escalated xenophobic discourse."
(Again, I'm not opining here so don't come for me. just sharing).
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