Why Does TikTok Think I’m an Ex-Mormon?
The app’s algorithm seems to know us better than we know ourselves,
until it doesn’t.
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On today’s
episode, Madison and Rachelle examine a case of
mistaken identity. One of TikTok’s best features is its algorithm,
which specializes in surfacing videos seemingly tailor-made for the
user. That is, until the algorithm gets an idea about the user
that’s very, very wrong. They discuss why TikTok is convinced
Madison is an ex-Mormon and Rachelle is a Marvel fanatic, and then
field a number of listener voicemails about all the hilarious and
sometimes alarming ways TikTok has gotten them wrong, too. Podcast
production by Daniel Schroeder and Derek John. Support ICYMI and
listen to the show with zero ads. Sign up to become a
Slate Plus member for just $1 for your first month. Learn more
about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
episode, Madison and Rachelle examine a case of
mistaken identity. One of TikTok’s best features is its algorithm,
which specializes in surfacing videos seemingly tailor-made for the
user. That is, until the algorithm gets an idea about the user
that’s very, very wrong. They discuss why TikTok is convinced
Madison is an ex-Mormon and Rachelle is a Marvel fanatic, and then
field a number of listener voicemails about all the hilarious and
sometimes alarming ways TikTok has gotten them wrong, too. Podcast
production by Daniel Schroeder and Derek John. Support ICYMI and
listen to the show with zero ads. Sign up to become a
Slate Plus member for just $1 for your first month. Learn more
about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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