YouTube's Recommendation Algorithm Has a Dark Side(scientificamerican.com)

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scientificamerican.com

YouTube's Recommendation Algorithm Has a Dark Side

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/youtubes-recommendation-algorithm-has-a-dark-side/

4 comments

epiphanitus7 anni fa

I know the argument that "YouTube is polarizing everyone" is a common one, but is there any evidence to back it up?

rolandog7 anni fa

I think that is a consequence of maximizing engagement.

muckrakerz7 anni fa

This is journalism worrying over people being able to watch what they want to. Notice that the things it is worried about you watching are not things that a left-leaning journalist would would find comforting.

itry2develop7 anni fa