Hate, Lies, and AI

Facebook’s failure to contain the spread of dangerous misinformation is no secret. For years, the company has pledged publicly to fix the problem. But in the wake of the Capitol riots, it’s clear that there’s more work to be done. So, why isn’t the social media giant using its powerful AI to contain hate and lies?

Guest: 
Karen Hao, senior AI reporter at MIT Technology Review

Host
Lizzie O’Leary
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