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Stanford scientist says it's not algorithms driving polarization but human behaviour

The prevalence of biased and unreliable news on online platforms has raised concerns. Echo chambers and filter bubbles contribute to users being exposed to content that aligns with their beliefs. A study found that users' motivated behaviours, rather than algorithmic curation, drive exposure to biased news on Google Search. The findings suggest that users' choices and engagement contribute to the presence of online echo chambers.