Virtual schools and events due to the pandemic mean longer screen time for many young people, and experts fear that could make them more vulnerable to so-called “incels” that are targeting the “next generation of extremists” online.
Algorithms on social media platforms and search engines make it easy to push extremist content to young people searching for things like "self-esteem for men."
Abigail Bimman has the story.
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Algorithms on social media platforms and search engines make it easy to push extremist content to young people searching for things like "self-esteem for men."
Abigail Bimman has the story.
For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8508795/canada-social-media-algorithm-reform/
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