Algorithms Unmasked (2 p.m.) by Laura Lacy https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb We will break up into groups, and each group will have one of the following social media platforms to examine. Research their algorithm. What do we know? What news is out there? What do their terms and conditions say? Is there a way to limit how the algorithm controls your feed on these algorithms? Share below. en-us 2025-09-10 16:39:30 UTC 2025-09-10 19:07:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Instagram has the rights to content you post (photos, videos, etc) bshuman4 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578702694 2025-09-10 18:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578702694 vbelew1 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578703420 If you interact with an account frequently, then it will prioritize the content from that account

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]]> 2025-09-10 18:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578704756 LinkedIn does not permit lying. bshuman4 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578705862 2025-09-10 18:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578705862 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578707596 2025-09-10 18:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578707596 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578708320 you aren’t supposed to screenshot and if you are you are supposed to have consent

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]]> 2025-09-10 18:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578710942 Terms and conditions https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578712228

  • Users must be at least 13 years old.

  • 18+ content restriction

  • You can create content and share it but you can't infringe on copyright or share any harmful content.

  • You can set up keyword filters (up to 100) which tailors your content, you can turn on the smart filter

  • Family pairing (allow guardians to manage what their children see)

  • Limit screen time for kids ages 13-17 which only guardian can unlock

  • The "not interested" button

  • Collects biometric information

  • Track your battery state, audio settings, and view what audio source you are connected to.

  • Infer your age range and gender based on the content you like/dislike

  • Repost button

    • ]]>     2025-09-10 18:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578712228     Facebook Terms of Service https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578717176

  • Can find out the location and date that a photo was taken/created

  • Ability to see through features they provide, like the camera, so they can suggest certain filters the user would like.

  • Show viewers personalized ads based on the content they like.

    • ]]>     2025-09-10 19:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578717176     Instagram https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578717901 Meta collects information from their "partners" (all other companies that use Meta services) to see what website, apps, or other online activity you use on your devices.

    ]]>     2025-09-10 19:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578717901     Linked in uses your data to provide, support, and personalize its services. It uses your data to train its AI models. https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578724808 2025-09-10 19:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/viq60bkxtmvwt6mb/wish/3578724808