#the youtube algorithm has previously been shown to push far right and conspiracy content but that was proven through proper study

[notforyov]

Expanding on the previous post, the biggest flaw I see is in how it was set up. Creating a fresh account and following specific creators with content you are looking for creates an inherent confirmation bias. To show how the algorithm aids radicalization, you'd have to start completely fresh and meander your way through the website for a lot longer than a couple hours-worth of content. You'd have to behave like an actual person and not a bot seeking specific content or beliefs.

"I'm trying to prove that this platform pushes Xphobic content, so I made a new account and followed exclusively Xphobic creators to see how the algorithm would radicalize me" you already showed the algorithm your account had been radicalized!!!!!!

#the youtube algorithm has previously been shown to push far right and conspiracy content but that was proven through proper study #i have no doubt tiktok could do the same but that team had way too much confirmation bias to prove it #and the amount of people who probably will take that 2 minute tiktok of a flawed study as gospel is worrying #this is why ev3ryone needs to take a stats class in their life