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Benton, Joshua. "How is algorithmic objectivity related to journalistic objectivity?." Nieman Journalism Lab. Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, 17 May. 2013. Web. 24 Jul. 2024.
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Benton, J. (2013, May. 17). How is algorithmic objectivity related to journalistic objectivity?. Nieman Journalism Lab. Retrieved July 24, 2024, from https://www.niemanlab.org/2013/05/how-is-algorithmic-objectivity-related-to-journalistic-objectivity/
Chicago
Benton, Joshua. "How is algorithmic objectivity related to journalistic objectivity?." Nieman Journalism Lab. Last modified May 17, 2013. Accessed July 24, 2024. https://www.niemanlab.org/2013/05/how-is-algorithmic-objectivity-related-to-journalistic-objectivity/.
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