Asked by DeMoyia Corprew on Sep 25, 2024

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"Filter bubbles" appear when

A) news aggregation sites include content from a wide variety of sources and give no preference to American media organizations.
B) search engines automatically screen out information that might challenge or broaden a person's worldview.
C) journalists choose to cover only those stories that are acceptable to advertisers.
D) people intentionally expose themselves to perspectives that challenge what they already believe to be true about the political world.

Filter Bubbles

A situation where an individual's online experience is personalized by algorithms, leading to the exposure of only information and viewpoints similar to their own.

Search Engines

Digital platforms designed to help users find information on the World Wide Web, utilizing algorithms to display results relevant to user queries.

Worldview

The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the whole of the individual's or society's knowledge and point of view, including values, beliefs, and attitudes.

  • Comprehend the meaning and implications of filter bubbles in digital environments.
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Amenta Christian-Robertson3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
"Filter bubbles" occur when search engines use algorithms to prioritize and show content that aligns with a user's past behavior and interests, potentially excluding alternative perspectives and information that may challenge their worldview.