The Algorithm Dilemma

The Algorithm Dilemma

IN THIS EPISODE • AN OVERVIEW OF THE LEGAL DEBATE SURROUNDING SOCIAL MEDIA ALGORITHMS AND PLATFORM DESIGN. THE CASE K.G.M. V. META • A LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT INSTAGRAM’S ALGORITHMIC DESIGN CONTRIBUTED TO MENTAL HEALTH HARMS. WHY IT MATTERS • ADDRESSES HOW COURTS MAY TREAT ALGORITHMIC DESIGN AND PLATFORM RESPONSIBILITY. • COULD SHAPE FUTURE INTERPRETATIONS OF SECTION 230 AND TECHNOLOGY REGULATION. TOPICS DISCUSSED • CLAIMS REGARDING ADDICTIVE PLATFORM DESIGN AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS. • LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR ONLINE PLATFORMS UNDER SECTION 230. • FREE SPEECH CONSIDERATIONS AND USER RESPONSIBILITY. SEGMENTS • MORAL MINUTE • FUTURE FLASH • Time Travel Take