echo chambers

Terms from Artificial Intelligence: humans at the heart of algorithms

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The term echo chamber refers to the way that the algorithms used in social media ( a form of recommender systems) may mean that users only see posts that amplify their existing beliefs giving the false impression that their views, even if extreme, are widely accepted, and increasing societal division.

Defined on page 507

Used on Chap. 19: page 459; Chap. 20: pages 490, 507; Chap. 24: page 585

Also known as filter bubbles