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Introduction to Algorithms
Video 1: Open
List experiences
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Video 2: Algos are like recipes
What are algos? (10 points)
Video 3: Machine learning
What is training data? (10 points)
Video 4: Black box problem
Explain training data and bias (25 points)
Video 5: How algos work
How do search algos work? (10 points)
Video 6: Bias in search algos
Which search least biased? (10 points)
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Video 7: The attention economy
Reorder attention economy (10 points)
Video 8: Engagement
Costs of attention economy (10 points)
Explain two-way process (25 points)
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Video 9: Celebrity clones
What can you do to reduce? (10 points)
Video 10: Filter bubbles
Match filter bubble and rabbit hole (10 points)
Feedback, filter, rabbit (25 points)
Video 11: Amplifying bias
Bias from training data (10 points)
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Video 12: Introducing Gen
Why gen inaccuracies? (10 points)
Video 13: AI image generators
Why AI images stereotypes? (10 points)
Video 14: Other generative AI developments
AI image feedback algo bias (10 points)
Argue the risks and benefits (25 points)
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Video 15 conclusion
List ways algo advantage
If you were asked to make a plan (10 points)
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What are some things you can do to help prevent algorithms from pushing false, harmful content into your feeds?
Select the 3 that apply
Avoid engaging with sensational, conspiratorial content.
Limit your search results by selecting the “News” tab (higher quality sources).
Write an email to tech companies and tell them you don’t want to see this type of content.
When searching for topics that attract conspiracy theorists, add keywords like “fact check.”
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