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Facebook algorithm changes suppressed journalism and meddled with democracy

  • Written by Jennifer Grygiel, Assistant Professor of Communications (Social Media) & Magazine, News and Digital Journalism, Syracuse University
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Facebook’s News Feed algorithm determines what users see on its platform – from funny memes to comments from friends. The company regularlyupdates this algorithm, which can dramatically change what information people consume.

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