
966: Master Algo
Amazon Algorithm Glitch, Bomb-Making Recommendations, Media War
Amazon apologizes for a technical glitch that sent baby registry emails to customers who did not have registries. A more serious report from Channel 4 reveals that Amazon's "frequently bought together" algorithm recommends ingredients for crude bombs, such as saltpeter and ball bearings. The hosts suggest that traditional media networks highlight these stories to undermine their digital competitors.

