Jul 12, 2021
Have you ever spoken to a friend about something, only to see an
ad appear on your phone for that exact same thing? Today’s
guest, Dr. Jen Golbeck explains why this is…
Dr Golbeck is an associate professor in the Information Science
department at the University of Maryland, and a computer scientist
specialising in media surveillance, information security and
artificial intelligence. Through TED Talks, her informative TikTok
channel and her university course ‘How to Become an Influencer’,
Dr. Golbeck educates people on the best ways to interact with
technology, social media and personal information in the digital
world.
Jen joins the show today to discuss the positive and negative
impacts of social media, the dangers of using our smart devices,
and the tricks you can use to boost your engagement on social media
platforms.