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Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report

Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
BBC Sport Wednesday 19 August 2026, 23:02 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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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