Mozilla needs your help to expose YouTube’s recommendation algorithm

YouTube‘s recommendation algorithm drives more than 70% of the videos we watch on the site. But its suggestions have attracted criticism from across the spectrum. A developer who’s worked on the system said last year that it’s “toxic” and pushes users towards conspiracy videos, but a recent study found it favors mainstream media channels and actively discourages viewers from watching radical content. Mine, of course, suggests videos on charitable causes, doctoral degrees, and ethical investment opportunities. But other users receive less noble recommendations. If you’re one of them, a new browser extension from Mozilla could offer you some insights into the horrors lurking “Up next.” [Read: Are EVs too…

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