restinparadise (@restinparadise@mastodon.social)
Influencer Jeri Wirtz Dies at 74 After Extended Breast #Battle
https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/09/jeri-wirtz-dead/
#socialmedia #newlywedgame #tv #jeriandmike #deaths #whodied #rip #obits #obituaries #RestInParadise
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c (@c@piefed.social)
Personalization algorithms create an illusion of competence, study finds
Selected highlights:
The researchers divided the participants into different groups to test the specific effects of algorithmic personalization. One group served as a control and viewed a random assortment of items with all features available to inspect. Another group engaged in active learning, where they freely chose which categories to study without algorithmic interference.
the study measured the participants’ confidence in their decisions using a rating scale from zero to ten. The analysis showed that participants in the personalized groups frequently reported high confidence levels even when their answers were wrong. This effect was particularly distinct when they encountered items from categories they had rarely or never seen during the learning phase.
This indicates a disconnection between actual competence and perceived competence caused by the filtered learning environment. The participants were unaware that the algorithm had hidden significant portions of the information landscape from them. They assumed the limited sample they viewed was representative of the whole.
The findings provide evidence that the structure of information delivery systems plays a significant role in shaping human cognition. By optimizing for engagement, current algorithms may inadvertently sacrifice the accuracy of user knowledge. This trade-off suggests that online platforms can shape not just what people see, but how they reason about the world.
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media (@media@eicker.news)
»Instagram Is Generating Inaccurate SEO Bait for Your Posts« https://www.404media.co/instagram-is-generating-inaccurate-seo-bait-for-your-posts/?eicker.media #media #socialmedia
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woodstock10 (@woodstock10@mastodon.social)
#socialmedia #apple #trump #cook
Da geht im Hintergrund noch mehr ab bei #Apple 🍏
„Hey Siri, hat Trump Aktien bei Apple?“
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medien (@medien@mastodon.social)
»Australien: Weltweit erstes Social-Media-Verbot für Jugendliche« https://taz.de/Australien/!6136596/?Multiplikator.in #Medien #SocialMedia
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r (@r@bsky.brid.gy)
Crafted from rust-free stainless steel, the MuellerLiving French Press Coffee Maker is perfect for camping, office use, or enjoying rich coffee at home. Buy it now: amzn.to/49MoHe1 #Ad #Travel #Food #Artist #Blog #Business #Markets #SocialMedia #USA #Europe
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r (@r@fed.brid.gy)
Featuring Clear Voice Technology, Multipoint Connection, and up to 40.5 hours of total playback, enjoy a hi-res audio experience with the Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds. On sale now: amzn.to/48ItM4S #Advertising #Tech #Travel #TV #Music #Artist #Art #SocialMedia #Blog #USA #Europe #PromoSky
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theverge (@theverge@c.im)
Australia boots kids under 16 off social media: how platforms are responding https://thever.ge/8gqE #SocialMedia #Politics #Policy #Report #Speech #Tech
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woodstock10 (@woodstock10@mastodon.social)
#Heidi 🔴⚫️ ‼️
Mach was dagegen!
Fremdscham 🫢
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r (@r@fed.brid.gy)
Featuring a 5.5” display, check news and weather, make video calls, stream music and shows, and more with the Echo Show 5. On sale now: amzn.to/3XJzZIE #Tech #Amazon #Computing #Blog #USA #Europe #Music #SocialMedia #Audio #TechNews #PromoSky
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cory (@cory@follow.coryd.dev)
🔗 The world needs social sovereignty via @Mastodon #Tech #Politics #SocialMedia
Elon Musk’s X platform has blocked the European Commission from making advertisements, presumably in response to the €120 million fine for its misleading verification system and overall lack of transparency. We’re grateful to Elon Musk for proving once again why the world needs to log off...
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/12/the-world-needs-social-sovereignty/?ref=werd.io
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media (@media@eicker.news)
»Rage bait: the psychology behind social media’s angriest posts« https://theconversation.com/rage-bait-the-psychology-behind-social-medias-angriest-posts-271041?eicker.media #media #socialmedia
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