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Investigating the impact of YouTube's recommendation algorithms

(01/08/24)

This document presents findings from a study conducted by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) into climate-related content recommended by YouTube’s algorithms to UK-based audiences. The aim was to explore what type of content is recommended to social media users with an interest in climate, who do not engage in outright climate denial or mis-/disinformation, and how recommended content can influence exposure to anti-climate narratives.

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