Recent studies and debates are spotlighting the challenges of regulating digital platforms. A UMass Amherst-led study including Professor Tarafdar questions the effectiveness of Facebook's algorithm in curbing misinformation, suggesting that temporary algorithm adjustments during the 2020 U.S. election may have skewed earlier findings. Read the UMass article here.
Meanwhile, Massachusetts Ballot Question 3 proposes allowing rideshare drivers to unionize despite their independent contractor status. Supporters argue this could boost pay and protections, while critics worry it may raise consumer prices, reflecting ongoing tensions over gig economy rights. Read Professor Tarafdar's insights in the Cape Cod Times article here.