The UK government wants YouTube to prioritize trusted news broadcasters during major events. YouTube warns the proposal could ...

"If you randomly follow the algorithm, you probably would consume less radical content using YouTube as you typically do!" So says Manoel Ribeiro, co-author of a new paper on YouTube's recommendation ...

I’ve been losing a lot of time to YouTube lately. I don’t even know why. In a down moment, I just find myself heading to the homepage and watching whatever comes up (usually weird Tears of the Kingdom ...

The rise of social media in the past decade has led to rapid changes in how creators make and tell stories on YouTube. With users able to click away at any moment, YouTubers have had to transform ...

Over the years, the YouTube suggestion algorithm has become pretty complex. I’ve noticed that it can extrapolate my tastes very well based on my watch history, continuously tempting me to consume more ...

If your YouTube feed feels repetitive or filled with unwanted videos, it’s likely due to your past activity. YouTube uses your watch history, searches, and interactions to suggest content—but ...

Warning: This episode contains references to guns and gun violence. YouTube’s recommendation algorithm has always been key to keeping users on the site. Watch a cute cat video, and the platform spews ...

When Markiplier’s gaming streams or Emma Chamberlain’s coffee-soaked vlogs show up in your YouTube feed, it’s because these videos are algorithmically anointed. The YouTube algorithm delivers relevant ...

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