Imagine you're in a candy store, and every time you pick a candy, the shopkeeper remembers what you like. Then, next time, they give you more of your favorite candies. That's how algorithms work online, they remember what we like and show us more of it.
The Basics: Algorithms are like smart helpers that make decisions based on what we do online. If you click on a funny video, the algorithm will try to find other funny videos for you. This is why your feed starts looking more and more like something you enjoy.
Examples
- You like a funny cat video, so your feed starts showing more funny cats.
- Your friend likes a new game, and now you see it on your own screen.
- You watch a movie about space, and suddenly your app suggests other space-themed movies.
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See also
- How Do Social Media Platforms Decide What to Show Us?
- How Do ‘Algorithms’ Influence Our Daily Choices Online?
- How Do Algorithms Decide What We See Online?
- How Do Algorithms Affect What We See Online?
- How Do ‘Social Media Algorithms’ Decide What We See?
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