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Online algorithms exploit human social learning biases, amplifying prestigious, ingroup, moral, and emotional information (PRIME). This algorithm-mediated social learning can cause misperceptions, conflict, and misinformation spread.

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  • Digital media studies
  • Human-computer interaction

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  • Human social learning is shifting to online platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
  • Algorithms on these platforms leverage social-learning biases to maximize user engagement.
  • Existing biases include preferences for prestigious, ingroup, moral, and emotional information (PRIME).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize insights into algorithm-mediated social learning.
  • To propose a framework for understanding its consequences, termed functional misalignment.
  • To identify potential solutions for mitigating negative impacts.

Main Methods:

  • Literature synthesis of emerging research on social learning and algorithms.
  • Development of a conceptual framework analyzing human-algorithm interactions.
  • Discussion of potential interventions and their implications.

Main Results:

  • Algorithm-mediated social learning amplifies PRIME information through human-algorithm interactions.
  • This amplification leads to functional misalignment, causing social misperceptions and conflict.
  • The process contributes to the widespread dissemination of misinformation.

Conclusions:

  • Algorithm-mediated social learning poses risks due to the exploitation of cognitive biases.
  • Functional misalignment can be reduced through algorithmic adjustments.
  • Promoting bounded diversification and transparency in algorithmic amplification are key solutions.