Feb 12. 2023

Jakub Šimko on disinformation bubbles on the JOJ24 Podcast

The recommendations algorithms of social networks have an incredible influence on the information and content we see in our digital environment. While these algorithms aim to deliver personalized content and improve the user experience, their unintended consequence is the creation of disinformation bubbles.

So, what exactly are disinformation bubbles? Our researcher Jakub Šimko and host Ján Mečiar explored this topic on the JOJ24 podcast. Listen to the interview to learn:

  • How do recommendation algorithms exactly work?
  • What is the relationship between disinformation bubbles and recommendation algorithms?
  • Why are these bubbles dangerous?
  • Is it even possible to escape from a disinformation bubble?

The podcast was recorded in Slovak language.

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