ICYMI: Why Does TikTok Think Im an Ex-Mormon?
On today\u2019s episode,\xa0Madison\xa0and\xa0Rachelle\xa0examine a case of mistaken identity. One of TikTok\u2019s best features is its algorithm, which specializes in surfacing videos seemingly tailor-made for the user. That is, until the algorithm gets an idea about the user that\u2019s very, very wrong. They discuss why TikTok is convinced Madison is an ex-Mormon and Rachelle is a Marvel fanatic, and then field a number of listener voicemails about all the hilarious and sometimes alarming ways TikTok has gotten them wrong, too.\nPodcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Derek John.\nSupport ICYMI and listen to the show with zero ads.\xa0Sign up\xa0to become a Slate Plus member for just $1 for your first month.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices