"Social media companies and their respective algorithms have repeatedly been accused of fueling political polarization by promoting divisive content on their platforms. Now, two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation aimed at holding tech companies accountable for those business practices. Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., joined Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep to talk about the impact of social media algorithms on U.S. politics and beyond and their plan to address it."
"Social media companies and their respective algorithms have repeatedly been accused of fueling political polarization by promoting divisive content on their platforms. Now, two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation aimed at holding tech companies accountable for those business practices. Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., joined Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep to talk about the impact of social media algorithms on U.S. politics and beyond and their plan to address it. Listen to the interview by clicking play on the blue box above."
Social media companies and their algorithms have been repeatedly accused of fueling political polarization by promoting divisive content. Sens. John Curtis (R‑Utah) and Mark Kelly (D‑Ariz.) introduced legislation aimed at holding tech companies accountable for business practices that amplify such content. The proposed law targets algorithmic recommendation systems and seeks mechanisms to increase platform responsibility and transparency. The effort frames algorithmic accountability as a bipartisan policy response to concerns about domestic political effects and broader international influence. The legislation could prompt changes to platform moderation incentives and corporate practices that favor engagement-driven, polarizing material.
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