Gael Varoquaux • 11/11/2016

Data science instrumenting social media for advertising is responsible for todays politics

A data scientist's critique of how data science, social media algorithms, and targeted advertising create filter bubbles, amplify misinformation, and actively distort reality, contributing to political outcomes like Brexit and the 2016 US election. The article examines the ethical responsibility of tech professionals in building systems that prioritize engagement and advertising over truth.

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