How the internet keeps poor people in poor neighborhoods

12/20/2016

This article discusses how targeting algorithms used in online advertising can perpetuate and exacerbate inequality in poor neighborhoods. The author uses the example of a cartoon called "The Summoner" to illustrate the problem. The cartoon demonstrates how targeted ads for predatory loans, bail bond services, and other potentially harmful products disproportionately appear in low-income neighborhoods. These ads take advantage of vulnerable communities and perpetuate a cycle of poverty. The article raises concerns about the lack of regulation and oversight in targeted advertising, and calls for more ethical practices to ensure fairness and equity in online advertising.

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