Topic: algorithmic recommendations
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Master Your Platform's Algorithm: A Quick Guide
Users have significant control over algorithmic recommendations on major social platforms through built-in tools that allow them to signal preferences for content they want to see more or less of. Specific platform features include Facebook's content preferences and activity log, Instagram's Reel...
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Discover Music You'll Love Without Algorithms
Automated music platforms create passive listening habits and slow the discovery of new artists, making active engagement essential for meaningful musical connections. Traditional and digital media, including music journalism, YouTube critics, and newsletters, offer curated paths to discovering d...
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When Algorithms Fail Music
Music discovery has shifted from human-led exploration, like record store recommendations, to being dominated by algorithmic systems from platforms like Spotify, which prioritize user engagement over artistic diversity. Algorithms have influenced music creation, leading to shorter songs, simplifi...
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Is YouTube Kids Good Enough For You ?
The family initially used YouTube Kids for safe, engaging content but grew concerned over the algorithm's promotion of repetitive, low-quality videos, leading to its removal from all devices. Despite robust parental controls, the platform suffers from a serious quality issue, with many "education...
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Meta Must Stop Scammers or Face the Fallout
Meta knowingly profits from fraudulent advertisements, generating an estimated $7 billion annually from scam ads despite internal awareness of the issue, with inadequate enforcement policies allowing deceptive content to persist. Scams facilitated by Meta's platforms cause immense financial harm ...
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ChatGPT Expands Group Chats to Japan, New Zealand, South Korea & Taiwan
OpenAI has launched a group chat feature for ChatGPT in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, enabling real-time collaboration across multiple subscription tiers on mobile and web. The feature prioritizes privacy with invitation-only access, individual conversation confidentiality, and enh...
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