Season 1 · Episode 169
Episode 169: Ava Smithing Battles Big Tech and the Algorithm Trap
A young activist takes on Big Tech’s algorithms and targeted ads
October 8, 202440m 20s
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Show Notes
Ava Smithing was eleven when she saw a swimsuit on Pinterest that she liked. That innocent click turned into an eating disorder. How? This episode explores the most dangerous thing children face today: Algorithms. On a mission to hold Big Tech accountable, Ava shares her journey as an activist with us, including her recent role providing Congressional testimony in support of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
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