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In Germany, social media algorithms are pumping out huge amounts of far-right, pro-AfD content.

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    Wtf? How are there still people using this kinda garbage app? Lemmy and the fediverse is free, run and developed by volunteers. There are plenty of open source clients to choose from. Why in the fuck are people actively choosing to look at ads?

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    I don’t get it either.

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      Sounds like those algorithms can go fuck themselves!

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        I think you are falsely equating the choice not to seek out new knowledge with the belief that the adverts one sees on TikTok are all correct. I understand you believe the latter is a serious problem. I just do not. I have much more respect and faith in the average person.

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        One does really not have to believe such things at all to be influenced by such platforms, especially if there is intent behind controlling its algorithm. Do you understand how recommendation systems work ans why them being black boxes is so dangerous on a big platform like TT?

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          I dunno, I've lost faith since Corbyn. He was prevented from being elected. I believe the left are kept from power, because in my lifetime, most of the people I talk to are to the left of the people who've been power. Jeremy Corbyn being character assassinated wasn't surprising to me. So I'm not fixated on getting lecturers into Westminster. I don't think it's possible.

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          Agreed its not likely but it's not possible to give up. I mean, it could and has been worse. We aren't slaves, our country hasn't been invaded, we aren't living in Russia... It could be worse and we can't give up or it will probably get worse.

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            Sounds like those algorithms can go fuck themselves!

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            Am I the only one thinking Tiktok and xcom among all the others are getting paid handsomely to boost right wing propaganda?

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              Almost like some American tech giants are aiding Russia or something.

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              It would be funny if it wasnt true…

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