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.