Topic: Algorithmic Sorting

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The Zoomers
Episode 1083 1:47:16 - 1:50:53

1083: The Zoomers

Chatbots, Algorithmic Sorting, 2016 Election

Facebook's research into chatbots and algorithmic information sorting is linked to attempts to change user attitudes and voting behavior. The hosts suggest that while Russia was blamed for election interference, Facebook's own internal experiments in "political mobilization" were far more significant. They also note that Twitter's political ad revenue remains surprisingly low compared to traditional TV spending.