How Social Media Algorithms Amplify Conspiracy Theories
Examining the role of recommendation algorithms in spreading false information and creating echo chambers that reinforce conspiratorial thinking.
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Examining the role of recommendation algorithms in spreading false information and creating echo chambers that reinforce conspiratorial thinking.
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