AI Algorithms

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How does artificial intelligence influence what we see online?

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What usually happens after you finish watching a video on YouTube? Or right when you open TikTok? 

How are these apps so good at feeding you what you want to see?

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Select all statements that are true about recommendation algorithms.

• They are a type of artificial intelligence.

• They require human intelligence to operate.

• They are only used in gaming apps.

• They decide what content to show or curate for someone.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of recommendation algorithms on social media platforms like YouTube?

• To show only advertisements

• To display random videos

• To curate content for users using artificial intelligence

• To restrict access to content

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Why is the “Recommended for You” feature on apps like YouTube considered AI?

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How do recommendation algorithms work?

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Why do social media apps use recommendation algorithms?

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What's dangerous (or harmful) about recommendation algorithms?

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Reflect on the tips from the video and your own experiences online.

How can you make social media algorithms "work" better for you?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how recommendation algorithms suggest content online?

• They show videos or posts completely at random.

• They look at what you and other people watch, like, click, or share, and make predictions about what you’ll enjoy.

• They only show content that your friends have posted.

• They let you see everything online without filtering anything.

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Which of the following are negative consequences of recommendation algorithms?

• Getting users trapped in echo chambers

• Spreading misinformation

• Showing extreme or harmful content

• Increasing user privacy

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Why is it important to think critically about what you see online, especially when using recommendation systems?

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What is one question you still have about how AI algorithms know you or influence your online experience?