Many Facebook users say they do not know the platform classifies their interests, and roughly half are not comfortable with being categorized

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February 8, 2019

7 things we’ve learned about computer algorithms

Many Facebook users say they do not know the platform classifies their interests, and roughly half are not comfortable with being categorized

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Many Facebook users say they do not know the platform classifies their interests, and roughly half are not comfortable with being categorized

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7 things we’ve learned about computer algorithms
Majorities of Americans find it unacceptable to use algorithms to make decisions with real-world consequences for humans
Social media users experience a mix of positive, negative emotions while using these platforms

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