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Why are social media algorithms so dangerous to young people?
Beyond dancing, comedy and cute cat videos, social media sometimes hides a darker reality. The algorithms that control what we see on those apps are meant to personalise the experience, but they can at times throw up problematic or even dangerous content, and that’s particularly true for younger users. How is that possible? Is TikTok’s algorithm any worse than that of other social networks? Is pornography the only kind of problematic content being served up? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting? How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? What are parasocial relationships, the one-sided connections between celebs and their fans? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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