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Recommendation Algorithms on Social Media: Unseen Drivers of Political Opinion
Waseq Billah
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.01978 https://…

Recommendation Algorithms on Social Media: Unseen Drivers of Political Opinion
Social media broadly refers to digital platforms and applications that simulate social interactions online. This study investigates the impact of social media platforms and their algorithms on political interest among users. As social media usage continues to rise, platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) play increasingly pivotal roles in shaping political discourse. By employing statistical analyses on data collected from over 3,300 participants, this research identifies significant d…