The real AI threat is algorithms that 'enrage to engage'
Algorithms that optimize for engagement amplify outrage and extremism, shaping behaviors, radicalizing youth, legitimizing violence, and eroding democratic norms.
Opinion: If hate-fueled algorithms cause real-world harm, tech firms should pay
Engagement-focused social media algorithms prioritize anger and outrage to maximize user attention, fueling division, dehumanization and real-world harm.