STEPS Journal Article

Mitigating Algorithmic Targeting in Social Media Platforms

Author: Kayla Dunn
Published: December 2024
Appears in: Issue 10 · December 2024

STEPS Journal ArticleIssue 10

Cyber & Data

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It is now well understood that social media platforms collect data about their users. The platforms gather this data to push content that supports targeted advertisements.

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