Tech's Double Edge: Ethics in Transparency & Authenticity
The Shadows Behind the Screen: Transparency and Fake Followers in the Age of Technology The digital age has revolutionized our world, connecting people across continents and democratizing information. However, this unprecedented access comes with a dark side - a landscape where transparency is often sacrificed for profit and manipulation. Two key issues stand out: the lack of transparency in algorithms and the proliferation of fake followers. Algorithms: The Invisible Hand Shaping Our Reality Social media platforms operate on complex algorithms that curate our online experience, deciding what we see, who we interact with, and ultimately shaping our perceptions. The problem? These algorithms are often shrouded in secrecy. Users are left in the dark about how their data is used, which...