Algorithms reportedly boosted recruitment of Colombian children by armed groups
Human Rights Watch says Facebook and TikTok algorithms amplified content linked to the recruitment of Colombian child soldiers.
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Why it matters
Algorithmic amplification could facilitate child recruitment and exacerbate armed-group activity and risks to children.
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- Facebook and TikTok Algorithms Boosted Colombian Child-Soldier Recruitment, HRW Finds ↗techtimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
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