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    AI & social media algorithm

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    AI & social media algorithm

    As AI and social media algorithms increasingly shape what we see, believe, and do online, understanding these systems is essential for anyone who wants to be digitally literate in the 21st century. This learning plan is ideal for professionals, students, creators, and everyday users who want to move beyond passive consumption to critically engage with the technologies that influence public discourse, personal behavior, and societal outcomes.

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    2 h 42 m
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    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn AI & social media algorithm with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering AI & social media algorithm.

    What You'll Learn

    • Understand how AI and machine learning algorithms process data and make decisions that influence your daily digital experiences
    • Decode the mechanics behind social media feeds, recommendation systems, and what makes content go viral
    • Identify algorithmic bias, manipulation tactics, and ethical concerns that affect society, democracy, and individual rights
    • Learn how attention economies and surveillance capitalism shape platform design and monetization strategies
    • Develop critical thinking skills to navigate algorithm-driven environments with greater awareness and personal agency

    Build a solid foundation in artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, understanding how algorithms work, learn from data, and power the technologies we interact with daily.

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    Artificial Intelligence

    A captivating exploration of AI's potential and limitations, demystifying the hype and addressing crucial questions about machine intelligence.

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    AI 101: The Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence - NtivaArtificial Intelligence (AI) Basics for Beginners | Learning TreeAI for Beginners: Artificial Intelligence Explained in Simple TermsUnderstanding Artificial Intelligence
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    AI Explained: From Zero to Understanding

    Strip away the jargon and discover what artificial intelligence really is. Learn how AI already powers your daily life and get practical tips for using these powerful tools responsibly.

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    How to Speak Machine

    Demystifying AI and machine learning for a broader audience.

    9 m

    Discover how social media platforms use algorithms to shape what you see, why content goes viral, and the psychological mechanisms behind habit-forming digital products.

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    The Filter Bubble

    A revealing exploration of how personalized algorithms shape our online experiences, potentially limiting our worldview and intellectual growth.

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    The Chaos Machine

    A gripping exposé of how social media algorithms manipulate minds and fracture societies, revealing Big Tech's dangerous pursuit of profit.

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    Algorithms Know You Better Than You Do

    Your digital choices aren't yours-they're algorithmic predictions based on behavior patterns you don't even recognize. Time to face how manipulated you really are.

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    Examine the darker side of AI and social algorithms, from bias and discrimination to manipulation and societal harm, learning to think critically about technology's impact on democracy and justice.

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    Weapons of Math Destruction

    Exposing the dangers of biased algorithms in society

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    Broken Code

    Whistleblower revelations expose Facebook's devastating algorithmic manipulation of society

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    source 1The Rise of Joe Rogan, AI, and Distrust - Higher Education InquirerWatch: Joe Rogan & Elon Musk: AI, SpaceX, Politics, and the Future of Societysource 4
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    The Rogan Effect: AI's Hidden Political Power

    Explore how Joe Rogan transformed from comedian to political kingmaker, revealing the hidden AI infrastructure shaping modern politics. Uncover the military origins of AI, invisible human labor behind algorithms, and how tech platforms secretly influence elections through personalized content and su

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    Master the business models and power dynamics behind social platforms, understanding surveillance capitalism, attention capture, and how to navigate an algorithm-driven world with greater awareness and agency.

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    The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

    A compelling exposé of how tech giants exploit our data, threatening democracy and shaping our behavior for profit.

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    The Attention Merchants

    A revealing history of how companies have captured and monetized our attention, from print ads to social media.

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    The Digital Revolution Hiding in Plain Sight

    Wake up! Technology isn't just changing around you-it's rewiring your brain, reshaping culture, and rewriting civilization's rules. Stop being a passive victim of algorithmic manipulation and become a conscious participant in the most profound transformation in human history.

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