FB told advertisers it can identify teens feeling 'insecure', 'worthless' (2017)

11 gnabgib 1 5/5/2025, 3:55:40 AM theguardian.com ↗

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Andaith · 4h ago
Imagine if they used this power for good and also identified the adults in these childrens lives who cared & would make a difference, and shared this with them. Ensuring those teens get help & support.

Or even just altered their algorithmic feeds to show much more positive messages, suggest hobbies & push them towards more positive social circles, or something for these teens?

But no, we can target them with ads instead.