# Humane Technology reading lists

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The Guardian recently published a really good article on the algorithms behing YouTube’s video recommendation system, which was analysed thoroughly… The results were astounding and hinted at the fact that its not just FB and Twitter that played the biggest role in distorting reality… This is the article:

> **['Fiction is outperforming reality': how YouTube's algorithm distorts truth](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/feb/02/how-youtubes-algorithm-distorts-truth)**
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> An ex-YouTube insider reveals how its recommendation algorithm promotes divisive clips and conspiracy videos. Did they harm Hillary Clinton’s bid for the presidency?

In the article there is a link that demonstrates this… you can find the most-searched terms and then the video’s that are promoted for them. I recommend you give it a try:

> **[AlgoTransparency](https://www.algotransparency.org/)**
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> Artificial Intelligence (AI) controls what information you are shown on social media. What does it want you to see?

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