Costello, NancyKavanaugh, Jill R.Berish, CarolineKean, MalloryAppel, JacobBromberg, MarilynAustin, S. Bryn2026-04-142026-02-23Costello N, Kavanaugh JR, Berish C, Keane M, Appel J, Bromberg M, Austin SB. Understanding Algorithms and Platform Design: A Judicial Primer on Algorithmic Systems and Digital Harm. Boston, MA: STRIPED (Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders); February 23, 2026. http://hsph.me/algorithm-auditinghttps://dash.harvard.edu/handle/1/42734675This judicial primer provides an accessible overview of how algorithmic systems and platform design shape online experiences and contribute to digital harms, equipping judges with the legal, technical, and public health context needed to evaluate emerging claims involving social media and algorithmic accountability.Understanding Algorithms and Platform Design: A Judicial Primer on Algorithmic Systems and Digital HarmReport