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Except when it's YouTube recommendations, then they only pay attention when it's wrong and not when it's right.
What, you don’t want right wing misinformation shoved down your throat constantly despite reporting it every time you see it?
As if YouTube would ever get it right.
In that case it's never right. 😑
Certain products use algorithms that predict you're going to stop using it before you're even aware. This can trigger things to sent you emails, etc with some perk.
And that makes it better?
No, but confirmation bias is a real thing.
Absolutely, but understanding that doesn't make it any less creepy.
Understanding what is real is the first step to controlling what controls you
No, it helps you understand what it actually is so you can think of solutions based on information instead of fear.