Agree to Disagree! S01E06 · Social Media Influencing Democracy

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Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and similar platforms relay a wide range of content, information, and opinions. In countries where freedom of the press is limited, social media can play a crucial role. Berlin-based AlgorithmWatch warns that social media algorithms help fraudsters target vulnerable individuals with their malicious software.

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