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    Could Liking A Facebook Page About Curly Fries Mean You’re Also Intelligent?

    Did you know that computer algorithms once determined that liking a Facebook page about curly fries meant you’re also intelligent? Really.

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    Could liking a Facebook page about curly fries mean you’re also intelligent?

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    Much can be done with online data. But did you know that computer wonks once determined that liking a Facebook page about curly fries means you’re also intelligent? Really. Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck explains how this came about, how some applications of the technology are not so benign — and why she thinks we should return the control of information to its rightful owners.

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