YouTube Algorithms Allegedly Amplify Eating Disorder Content to Adolescent Girls
YouTube's recommendation algorithm has allegedly been directing teen users to harmful content promoting eating disorders and self-harm, according to a study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Almost 70% of the recommended videos in searches related to dieting or weight loss reportedly contained content likely to exacerbate body image anxieties.
- Date it happened
- 2024-12-10
- Organisation involved
- YouTube, Google
- Product, system or model
- YouTube
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