Article in The Conversation Brasil republished by G1 (Grupo Globo)

Abstract

Social networks, algorithms, and risks: how digital platforms are reshaping public debate. We discuss the political, social, and institutional impacts of digital networks, the role of algorithms, the concentration of technological power, and political polarization.

Date
Jan 16, 2026 4:00 PM — Jan 18, 2026 4:00 PM
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Ruben Interian
Ruben Interian
Professor of Computer Science

My research field is Computational Social Science, focusing specifically on studying social phenomena through the analysis of individuals’ interaction networks