The Algorithm That Learned a Dangerous Lesson
Online recommendation systems are often designed to maximize one thing: keep people watching. They do not need to know what is true to get good at that goal.How AI Recommendations Can Create Misinformation Bubbles
Extreme Content Held Attention
Some users chose misinformation, conspiracy theories, and highly partisan content. To increase engagement, the system could learn to recommend more of it.How AI Recommendations Can Create Misinformation Bubbles
