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Have social media algorithms changed the way we interact

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The article explores the growing influence of social media algorithms on online interactions, government attempts to regulate harmful content, and debates over free speech, highlighting the challenge of balancing user control, platform influence, and state intervention.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8e4p4z97eo

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Yes, social media and its algorithm has changed the way we interact and who we interact with. Many reputable sources has gone over this topic. There are positive and negative effects and has been researched many times by many people and universities.

https://hls.harvard.edu/today/the-algorithm-has-primacy-over-media-over-each-of-us-and-it-controls-what-we-do/
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Your response mentions that "many reputable sources have gone over this topic," but you only cited one source. The source is from a reputable institution (Harvard) with a legitimate author (Brett Milano), and I agree with your conclusion, but I think your analysis could benefit from additional sources. I have attached some below.
https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/how-social-media-changing-way-people-get-know-one-another
https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/how-social-media-affected-communication/
https://www.apu.apus.edu/area-of-study/business-and-management/resources/how-social-media-sites-affect-society/

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