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Social media algorithms amplify misogynistic content to teens

6 February 2024

Social media algorithms amplify extreme content, such as misogynistic posts, which normalises harmful ideologies for young people, finds a new report led by Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (UCL Information Studies).

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