Managing Social Media Algorithms

Tips on how to reset and take control of your social media feed to customize what you see, including managing Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram algorithms.

Racial Bias in Meta's Educational Ads Algorithms

A study by researchers from Princeton University and USC suggests that Meta's algorithms for educational ads show signs of racial bias, favoring for-profit universities with predatory practices to black users. This raises concerns about discrimination beyond housing, employment, and credit. Meta settled a previous lawsuit with HUD over discriminatory housing ads in 2022.

Child Exploitation on Social Media

A children's jewelry maker advertised on Instagram, but the ads attracted a large proportion of adult men, including convicted sex offenders. The New York Times investigated and found that the platform's algorithms play a role in directing men to photos of children, raising concerns about child exploitation on social media.