How Do Algorithms Influence What We See Online?

Imagine you're in a candy store, and every time you pick a candy, the shopkeeper remembers what you like. Then, next time, they give you more of your favorite candies. That's how algorithms work online, they remember what we like and show us more of it.

The Basics: Algorithms are like smart helpers that make decisions based on what we do online. If you click on a funny video, the algorithm will try to find other funny videos for you. This is why your feed starts looking more and more like something you enjoy.