Episode 183: Ava Smithing Battles Big Tech and the Algorithm Trap
Jan 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 183
Episode description
Ava Smithing was eleven when she saw a swimsuit on Pinterest that she liked. That innocent click turned into an eating disorder. How? This episode explores the most dangerous thing children face today: Algorithms. On a mission to hold Big Tech accountable, Ava shares her journey as an activist with us, including her recent role providing Congressional testimony in support of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
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