Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement and profit, according to new research.
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Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Djed Spence is a professional football defender who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Manchester United and England midfielder.
Senior researcher at the activist group Hope Not Hate.
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Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement and profit, according to new research.
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