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      Why it matters that Facebook decides what 1.5 billion see every day | CBC.ca Loaded
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      Why it matters that Facebook decides what 1.5 billion see every day

      • 9 years ago
      • Radio
      • Duration 25:00

      Facebook is considered the biggest news distributor on the planet with an ever-expanding influence. Allegations the social media network suppresses topics of interest to Conservatives have created a firestorm, creating an algorithm controversy.

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