The algorithm has discovered that the way to get engagement is to upset kids.
Brian Schatz: “The algorithm has discovered that the way to get engagement is to upset kids.”
On the recordMay 3, 2023
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Schatz criticizes social media algorithms for negatively impacting children.
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