Mediagazer: Tow study: news audiences on social platforms seek more transparency amid misunderstanding of algorithms, blame platforms for “fake news”, worry about privacy (Columbia Journalism Review)

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Columbia Journalism Review:

Tow study: news audiences on social platforms seek more transparency amid misunderstanding of algorithms, blame platforms for “fake news”, worry about privacy — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — As more and more people get at least some of their news from social platforms …

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