YouTube is too good at its job — and that's the problem

YouTube’s recommendation system remembers your niche interests, tracks your evolving tastes, and never runs out of things to ...

Did YouTube's algorithm break? This NSFW thumbnail video went viral and got 3.9 million views

YouTube's recommendation engine exposed millions of users to an AI-generated NSFW thumbnail, appearing in feeds for unrelated ...

I stopped chasing the algorithm and started enjoying YouTube again

The first line of defense against YouTube’s recommendations starts with its built-in feedback tools. The Not interested ...

A History of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is a digital marketing discipline focused on optimizing content and online presence for ...
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Hated that video? YouTube’s algorithm might push you another just like it.

New research from Mozilla shows that user controls have little effect on which videos YouTube’s influential AI recommends. YouTube’s recommendation algorithm drives 70% of what people watch on the ...