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Personalized algorithms, while intended to help, can negatively impact learning. Research shows they subtly guide users into echo chambers, even those with no prior knowledge. Participants using algorithm-curated clues explored less, developed skewed understandings, and became overconfident in incorrect conclusions. This suggests algorithms don’t just influence opinions; they can fundamentally distort the user’s perception of reality and undermine the learning process by limiting exposure to diverse information.
