It turns out TikTok's recommendation algorithm has a dark side - our new report with @faktabaari found that the platform was promoting misogyny and stereotypes ahead of Finland's 2024 European elections.

🔎 Learn more here: https://checkfirst.network/the-tiktok-effect-how-the-app-shaped-political-discourse-during-finnish-european-elections/
#TheTikTokeffect #CrossOver #CrossOverFinland

The TikTok effect: How The App Shaped Political Discourse During Finnish European Elections - CheckFirst

After focusing on YouTube & Google, a new report by Faktabaari and CheckFirst as part of the CrossOver Finland project has uncovered worrying trends around TikTok's possible impact on the 2024 European elections in Finland.

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🎊 @faktabaari is celebrating its 10th anniversary today in Helsinki! Join our CEO @gkuster and Pipsa Havula at 15:20 (Helsinki time) as they share insights and findings from our project CrossOver Finland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt9Skcx1JFM

#UpNextReport #CrossOver #CrossOverFinland

Faktabaari 10 years Forum: Stop, Think and Check

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Last week, we unveiled our #UpNextReport with @faktabaari ✅ Curious to delve deeper into our CrossOver project in Finland?
Find out more below ⤵️
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https://crossover.social/finnish-far-right-videos-highly-recommended-by-youtube-during-the-presidential-race/
Finnish far-right videos highly recommended by YouTube during the Presidential race - CrossOver

Explore concerning trends in Youtube’s search and recommendation algorithms in the context of the 2024 Finnish Presidential election campaign. More recommendations for the far-right and right-wing candidates and a funnelling effect, steering users to a limited set of channels.

CrossOver
🚨 CrossOver Finland's groundbreaking report reveals concerning insights into YouTube's role in the 2024 Finnish Presidential Election. Two-thirds of Finns use the platform, so its impact is significant. Read more:
https://crossover.social/finnish-far-right-videos-highly-recommended-by-youtube-during-the-presidential-race/
#CrossOverFinland #UpNextReport @faktabaari
Finnish far-right videos highly recommended by YouTube during the Presidential race - CrossOver

Explore concerning trends in Youtube’s search and recommendation algorithms in the context of the 2024 Finnish Presidential election campaign. More recommendations for the far-right and right-wing candidates and a funnelling effect, steering users to a limited set of channels.

CrossOver

🗣️ Join our CEO @gkuster & Alexandre Alaphilippe from @DisinfoEU for a webinar today at 14:30 CET.

Discover key findings from our latest study with @faktabaari: https://crossover.social/finnish-far-right-videos-highly-recommended-by-youtube-during-the-presidential-race/

🔎 Explore concerning trends in Youtube’s search and recommendation algorithms in the context of the 2024 Finnish Presidential election campaign: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JpmyQXT7Rau1kfSNtOLbiA#/registration

#UpNextReport #CrossOverFinland #CrossOver

Finnish far-right videos highly recommended by YouTube during the Presidential race - CrossOver

Explore concerning trends in Youtube’s search and recommendation algorithms in the context of the 2024 Finnish Presidential election campaign. More recommendations for the far-right and right-wing candidates and a funnelling effect, steering users to a limited set of channels.

CrossOver

🇫🇮 💡 Uncover the truth about YouTube's influence on political opinions during the Finnish Presidential race! Our research with @faktabaari sheds light on the overrepresentation of far-right and right-wing candidates and a "funnelling effect" in recommendations.

🔎 Explore our findings: https://crossover.social/finnish-far-right-videos-highly-recommended-by-youtube-during-the-presidential-race/

#CrossOverFinland #UpNextReport

Finnish far-right videos highly recommended by YouTube during the Presidential race - CrossOver

Explore concerning trends in Youtube’s search and recommendation algorithms in the context of the 2024 Finnish Presidential election campaign. More recommendations for the far-right and right-wing candidates and a funnelling effect, steering users to a limited set of channels.

CrossOver