And the algorithms giving them a boost.

File under:Absolutely disgusting.

Up front:22-year old Gabby Petito, a travel influencer, recently went missing.

TikTok’s algorithm is helping ‘psychics’ exploit Gabby Petito’s death

In the modern era that means theyre all over social media hawking their horrific schemes.

And, on TikTok at least, theyre getting a boost from the algorithm.

Background:TikTok has nearly a billion active monthly users.

a screenshot demonstrating the Tik Tok algorithm auto-completing “Gabby Petito” in searches for psychics

But we can make some educated guesses.

Its almost certain that a large volume of people are searching for psychic and Gabby Petito.

The problem:Normally, rational people are better off ignoring these psychic huckster-clowns.

a screenshot demonstrating the Tik Tok algorithm auto-completing “Gabby Petito” in searches for psychics

But in situations like this, theyre outright dangerous and harmful.

Only harm can come from spreading these made-up untruths.

Not to mention the sheer disrespect for the victim and their loved ones.

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