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Is Instagram’s algorithm sexualizing children?

Mornings with Simi

English - December 06, 2023 16:36 - 9 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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An investigation by The Wall Street Journal, set up test accounts on Instagram focused on young gymnasts, cheerleaders, and other teen influencers. These test accounts, following only young girls, were served explicit and sexualized content by Instagram's Reels algorithm. 
Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter for The Wall Street Journal
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An investigation by The Wall Street Journal, set up test accounts on Instagram focused on young gymnasts, cheerleaders, and other teen influencers. These test accounts, following only young girls, were served explicit and sexualized content by Instagram's Reels algorithm. 

Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter for The Wall Street Journal

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