The number of people globally who initially access news through a website or app has dropped by 10 points since 2018, and younger groups prefer to access news through social media, search or mobile aggregators, according to a report released on Tuesday.
This is why there is a legitimate concern about state control of the algorithms. They can choose to amplify stories that serve their propaganda goals, and silence stories that do not - all while making it look organic.
This is why there is a legitimate concern about state control of the algorithms. They can choose to amplify stories that serve their propaganda goals, and silence stories that do not - all while making it look organic.