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ComputingArtificial Intelligenceusually ages 7–9

Recommendation Systems and Filter Bubbles

How recommendation systems work: YouTube, Netflix, and shop websites track what you click and find patterns; filter bubbles; the difference between helpful suggestions and manipulation

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Does your child understand why YouTube keeps suggesting similar videos to ones they've watched, and could they explain how the recommendation system works?

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Builds on
Data and Information for Computersages 7–9Must understand data before grasping how recommendation systems track clicks
Patterns and Classificationages 7–9Pattern recognition concept underpins recommendation algorithms
Recommendation Systems and Filter Bubblesthis skill · ages 7–9
Unlocks
AI Data Collection and Privacyages 9–11Must understand recommendation systems before grasping broader data collection and privacy

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Curriculum alignment

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AI in Computer Gamesages 7–9 AI Mistakes and Limitationsages 7–9 Data and Information for Computersages 7–9 Humans Versus Machinesages 7–9

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