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Algorithm Anxiety: Trump Accuses Tech Giants of Political Bias

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Channel: FRANCE 24 English · 2018 · News & Politics

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President Trump accused Google, Facebook and Twitter of bias. He singled out Google in particular over search engine results that he claims unfairly point to unflattering stories. What's in an algorithm? Are computers shaping public opinion? The Trump administration is calling for regulation. What would that entail? The European Union is also asking for regulations especially when it comes to extremist content on social media. What is the right balance between free speech and censorship?

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President Trump accused Google, Facebook and Twitter of bias. He singled out Google in particular over search engine results that he claims unfairly point to unflattering stories. What''s in an algorithm? Are computers shaping public opinion? The Trump administration is calling for regulation. What would that entail? The European Union is also asking for regulations especially when it comes to extremist content on social media. What is the right balance between free speech and censorship?

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