Online conspiracies and misinformation are driving mistrust, division and even violence – much of it is seeded on social media platforms. And big tech companies are cashing in on the views and likes, driven by algorithms designed not to inform but to retain users. For The New Reality, Jeff Semple profiles Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a small group at the heart of the fight for reform and accountability.
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