This week is another From the Headlines episode! We’re talking about the recent whistleblower testimony from former Facebook employee Frances Haugen, “The Algorithm” (how Facebook and other platforms determine which content you see), and what it means to practice good data hygiene. With a special guest appearance by everyone’s favorite topic: bias.

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