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Filter Bubble


Definition:

Algorithm-created space showing content aligning with a user’s preferences, limiting perspective.

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Filter Bubbles on social media can intensify political polarization by limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints, reinforcing users’ existing beliefs. A 2023 study in Nature found that Facebook users are frequently exposed to content aligning with their political leanings, contributing to ideological segregation.

Source: Nature 2023

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