Facebook can be sued over biased ad algorithm, says court
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Facebook’s ad algorithm is getting more attention.
  • HughJanus@lemmy.ml
    27·
    9 months ago

    The case centers around Samantha Liapes, a 48-year-old woman who turned to Facebook to find an insurance provider.

    I’m sorry, whatnow?

    So now if I search for car insurance and Facebook shows me ads for a buttplug from Kickstarter, I can sue them? Because we’re all going to very rich, if so.

    • recapitated@lemmy.world
      2·
      9 months ago

      That’s how I shop. I scroll through loads of random thoughts and pictures by friends and family and people I barely know until someone tries to sell me insurance. What’s the problem exactly?