Algo literacy for all in 10 points
Since algorithms, and in particular, those of search engines and social media, influence our information, consumption, relationships and politics, citizens should know how they word and what their effects are.
This document presents synthetically the key points developed in Algo-literacy.
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How the data is presented in the dashboards
Once the data is collected in 2 different ways – through API and through user simulation, it shall be presented in an understandable way.
Replay: EDMO BELUX Webinar: “An analysis of recommendation algorithms on YouTube against disinformation”
On June 9, we presented the methodology and lessons learnt from our investigation on “Are YouTube algorithms addicted to State-controlled media?”
Unresolved jihad targets Europe
The second repatriation of women and children of Islamic State (ISIS) to Belgium provokes a lot of criticism. There is a lack of understanding, mistrust and a fear of new attacks. The return is stirring up public opinion on social media, as shown by data retrieved by CrossOver.
Unveiling the Hidden Layers of the Web: Introducing our Open-Sourced Scrapers
We’re thrilled to announce a new milestone in our journey towards data transparency and platform accountability. The scrapers we used in the CrossOver project to confront data with the information provided by platform’s official APIs are now open-sourced!