Social Media Algorithms Quiz

What is the main topic of the video?

• Cooking techniques

• Social media algorithms

• Super Bowl

• Presidential history

What are recommendation algorithms in social media?

• Instructions for solving cooking problems

• Formulas for making money

• Instructions for deciding what content to show users

• Mathematics behind sports events

How much money did TikTok make from ads in 2021?

• $8 billion

• $4 billion

• $12 billion

• $1 billion

What is the purpose of social media recommendation algorithms?

• To create filter bubbles

• To collect user data

• To limit exposure to new ideas

• To make predictions about user preferences

What is a potential negative effect of social media algorithms?

• Limited exposure to new ideas

• Increased exposure to new ideas

• Reduced engagement with content

• Enhanced critical thinking skills

What did a TikTok user do to break out of the echo chamber?

• Shared misinformation on their main account

• Created a separate account to follow knitting content

• Engaged with extreme political content

• Shared content from the 'other side' on their main account

What did internal documents from Meta reveal about Instagram's algorithms?

• They led to increased engagement with content

• They had no impact on user wellbeing

• They made teen girls feel worse about their body images

• They made teen girls feel better about their body images

What is a suggestion for making social media algorithms work better for you?

• Avoid sharing content with others

• Engage with extreme content

• Be mindful of how they work

• Use social media passively

What is the main goal of social media companies?

• To provide a platform for creative expression

• To make money through ad sales

• To promote critical thinking

• To protect user privacy

What is the potential impact of user engagement with content on social media?

• It leads to decreased ad revenue

• It only affects the user's feed

• It affects what others see on their feeds

• It has no impact on what others see