Algorithms
True or false? Algorithms hinder the spread of extremist content online?
In my and many other's qualified opinions false!
This person was accused of inciting the January 6th Riots.
Who is Donald Trump (the president)
Internet favorites used by White Supremacists and Alt-right groups to normalize bigotry and their viewpoints. They use this tactic as a recruitment strategy for young people!
Memes!
This social media site's algorithm is responsible for 70% of the time spent on the site!
What is Youtube!
What is #StopTheSteal
This type of speech is legal and valid under the first amendment, but not under many social media companies' policies.
What is Hate Speach!
Which type of emotions draw the most amount of engagement on a post
What are negative emotions: anger and fear!
Federal officials found “multiple videos promoting violence were on [this] platform, including one from a user who posted a video encouraging attendees to bring firearms to Washington, D.C"
What is TikTok! :0
Why are children ages 11-15 so vulnerable online to extremist ideology and recruitment.
It gives them a sense of community
What are the goals of social media algorithms?
To keep users engaged for as long as possible! (more time = more adds = more money!!)
The number of people in the StopTheSteal Facebook group when it was banned. (closest answer wins)
360,000 people
One reason why research on extremism on TikTok going so slowly?
The Department of Homeland Securities found that this app's algorithm can aid "individuals’ efforts to promote violent extremist content"
What is TikTok
The percentage of attackers on January 6th with no affiliation to any known Right-Wing gangs or militias. (closest answer gets it)
89%
Internet slang for converting to far-right beliefs
What is Red Pilling?