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    November 15, 2018
    2. Algorithms in action: The content people see on social media

    Users are relatively comfortable with social platforms using their data for some purposes, but not others

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    2. Algorithms in action: The content people see on social media
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    Most think social media does not accurately reflect society
    Social media users experience a mix of positive, negative emotions while using these platforms
    Larger share of young social media users say these platforms frequently make them feel amused – but also lonely and depressed
    Majorities of social media users frequently see people engaging in drama and exaggeration, jumping into arguments without having all the facts
    Men somewhat more likely than women to see people being bullying, deceptive on social media
    Users are relatively comfortable with social platforms using their data for some purposes, but not others
    Social media users from a range of age groups are wary of their data being used to deliver political messages
    Most think social media does not accurately reflect society
    Social media users experience a mix of positive, negative emotions while using these platforms
    Social media users from a range of age groups are wary of their data being used to deliver political messages
    Larger share of young social media users say these platforms frequently make them feel amused – but also lonely and depressed
    Majorities of social media users frequently see people engaging in drama and exaggeration, jumping into arguments without having all the facts
    Men somewhat more likely than women to see people being bullying, deceptive on social media
    Users are relatively comfortable with social platforms using their data for some purposes, but not others
    Social media users from a range of age groups are wary of their data being used to deliver political messages
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