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The summary from the site explains:
In a world filled with more content than we could ever possibly consume, recommendation algorithms have long been a necessary part of the internet. This type of AI helps determine what we see (and don’t see) online. But while that can be helpful, these algorithms can have unintended consequences, like creating filter bubbles, perpetuating bias, and undermining our creativity, choices, and opportunities. Use this lesson to help your students think critically about how AI is shaping their experiences online in both helpful and harmful ways.
Key Features of This Assignment
- Critical Thinking
- Students analyze the influence of recommendation algorithms on their online experiences, enhancing their critical thinking skills.
- Reflective Writing
- Students reflect on and write about their own experiences with algorithmic content, improving their reflective writing abilities.
- Understanding AI
- Students gain a foundational understanding of AI and recommendation algorithms, helping them become more informed digital citizens.
Find the full version of this resource on the Common Sense Education website.