YouTube’s recommendations are toxic!
In a recent interview, a former developer who worked on YouTube’s recommendation algorithm criticised the system, claiming that it promotes toxic content. This insight comes at a time when concerns are growing about the impact of algorithm-driven content on user behaviour.
Inside the YouTube algorithm
the algorithm may prioritise controversial or extreme content that may lead to misinformation or harmful behaviour.
Continuous exposure to negative or polarising content can have an impact on users’ mental health, contributing to anxiety and polarisation. We are of the opinion that more transparency is needed in the way algorithms determine content recommendations.
Users should have more control over what they see.
YouTube should conduct regular checks of its algorithm to ensure fairness and prevent errors.
Educating users about how the algorithm works and its impact can help them make informed choices about their viewing habits.
The criticism from a former YouTube insider sheds light on significant problems with the platform’s algorithm. It is crucial that technology companies like YouTube take responsibility for the impact their technologies have on society and work towards more ethical and beneficial algorithms for users