Hardcover. In today's digital societies, parenting is shaped by algorithms daily in search engines, social media, kids' entertainment, the news and more. But how much are parents aware of the algorithms shaping their parenting and daily lives? How can they prepare for children's futures in a world dominated by data, algorithms, automation and AI?This groundbreaking study of 30 English families sheds light on parents' hopes and fears, their experiences with algorithms in searching, sharing and consuming news and information, and their awareness and knowledge of algorithms at large.Looking beyond tech skills and media panics, this book is an essential read for social scientists, policy-makers and general readers seeking to understand parenting in datafied societies. This book explores the intersection of parenthood and the digital age, where algorithms shape daily decisions - from search engines to social media. Looking beyond tech skills and media panics, it's an essential read for social scientists, policy makers, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of parenting in a datafied society. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Parents Talking Algorithms (Hardcover)
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Publication Date: 2024
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1529241014
ISBN 13: 9781529241013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new

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In today's digital societies, parenting is shaped by algorithms daily - in search engines, social media, kids' entertainment, the news and more. But how much are parents aware of the algorithms shaping their parenting and daily lives? How can they prepare for children’s futures in a world dominated by data, algorithms, automation and AI?

This groundbreaking study of 30 English families sheds light on parents’ hopes and fears, their experiences with algorithms in searching, sharing and consuming news and information, and their awareness and knowledge of algorithms at large.

Looking beyond tech skills and media panics, this book is an essential read for social scientists, policy makers and general readers seeking to understand parenting in datafied societies.

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Ranjana Das is Professor in Media and Communication at the University of Surrey.

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