Hack the Algo w Swapneel Mehta

FREE SPEECH, NOT FREE REACH — Hacking the Algorithm for Good

with Dr. Swapneel Mehta

We know the algorithm is messing with us. But what if we could mess with it back?

In this episode, we’re joined by machine learning scientist and digital trust builder Dr. Swapneel Mehta, who’s worked at Twitter, Adobe, Slack, CERN, and MIT—and now leads SIMPPL, a nonprofit restoring digital trust across seven countries.

We explore the hidden levers behind the feeds we scroll, the platforms we feed, and the narratives feeding on us. YUMMMMY. From fake-news detection tools and Russia’s meme warfare to hacking LinkedIn to actually show you what you care about (yes, LINKEDIN CAN BE A PLACE YOU ENJOY), Swapneel walks us through the logic, power, and danger of modern algorithms—and what you can do to fight back.

Key Topics

• Why the most dangerous players aren’t Big Tech … and who to watch for? 

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