
How AI and Social Media are Making Us Dumber
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
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Echo Chambers and Algorithms
This chapter examines how social media algorithms create echo chambers that reinforce users' beliefs and contribute to confirmation bias. It discusses the implications of surveillance capitalism and the risks posed by AI in shaping perceptions of truth among students. Additionally, the chapter highlights research on the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on creativity and brain activity in academic settings.
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