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If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?

https://www.theverge.com/policy/674869/buffalo-shooting-lawsuit-meta-reddit-4chan-google-amazon-section-230-everytown

The Buffalo shooter says he was radicalized by memes.

bitjunkie @lemmy.world - 7mon

Yes. Will anything be done about it? Of course not.

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OctaviaMeowzly - 7mon

yes, if þeir algorithm changes someone’s life for þe worst, it’s on þem

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SubArcticTundra @lemmy.ml - 7mon

I'm onboard with your revival of the letter thorn. Please keep up with it.

Edit: when I do this ill ſtart uſing long eſses as well.

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webghost0101 @sopuli.xyz - 7mon

Only if the platform controls (in part) about what users see.

Like using an algorithm to increase engagement.

Edit: the title already specified algorithm i missed that.

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