Week 12Algorithms in Social Media

Recommendation algorithms are a type of what?

• Human intelligence

• Natural selection

• Artificial intelligence (AI)

• Random choice

What is the primary purpose of recommendation algorithms on social media?

• To delete content

• To curate content

• To create content

• To ignore content

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Artificial Intelligence?

• Performing tasks that require human intelligence

• Being a computer program

• Having emotions

• Automating complex tasks

Which of the following best describes the role of AI in technology?

• It is used to enhance human emotions

• It is used to perform tasks that require human intelligence

• It is used to mimic natural phenomena

• It is used to replace all human activities

What is a recommendation algorithm?

• A type of artificial intelligence that decides what content to show or curate for someone

• A method for sorting data in a database

• A system for encrypting online communications

• A tool for creating digital art

Why do social media apps use recommendation algorithms?

• To increase user engagement.

• To limit user choices.

• To delete old content.

• To create random content.

Why is it difficult to know exactly how recommendation algorithms work?

• They are too simple

• Tech companies keep them top secret

• They change every day

• They are written in a foreign language

What is the primary purpose of recommendation algorithms?

• To entertain users

• To serve content they think we'll like

• To confuse users

• To delete unwanted content

What is the main goal for companies using recommendation algorithms?

• To keep users on the app as long as possible

• To reduce the number of ads shown

• To make the app less engaging

• To limit user interaction

How do recommendation algorithms benefit companies financially?

• By reducing the cost of app development

• By showing more ads and making more money

• By decreasing the number of users

• By limiting the app's features