When algorithms amplify bullies


KUALA LUMPUR: Social media platforms cannot wash their hands clean of cyberbullying as their algorithms can often aggravate the situation.

Cybersecurity specialist Fong Choong Fook said social media algorithms prioritise and drive traffic to popular content, whether positive or negative.

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