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Disinformation Nation: Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation
Questioner: Adam KinzingerWitness: Mark Zuckerberg
Narrative: Youth TargetingHarm: Hate speechInitiative: Teen Time Spent Optimization
Q. · Question
Adam Kinzinger
A. · Response
Mark Zuckerberg
QuestionCites studies showing algorithms promote divisive, hateful content because it boosts engagement, and asks what's being done to fix it.
ResponseDisputes that the goal is keeping people on the service, saying the aim is meaningful social interactions.