Mozilla is investigating YouTubes algorithmic controls and wants you to help.
The non-profit has revamped itsRegretsReportertool to examine unwanted YouTube recommendations.
The updated online window extension will explore whether the platformtruly allows users to reject recommendations.
RegretsReporterwas designed to determine whether the controls work as advertised.
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Mozilla says that YouTube doesnt give independent researchers access to any data like this.
Weve asked YouTube for a response and will update this piece if we hear back from the company.
RegretsReporter was initially used to flag content harmful recommendations.
In July,Mozilla said the extension showed that YouTube recommends videosthat violate the platforms own content policies.
The study found that 71% of regrettable videos were actively recommended by YouTubes algorithm.
The update extends the extensions focus to user controls.
This extension also makes a statement about the role AI plays in consumer technology, said Gerlick.
Just like privacy controls should be clear and accessible, so should algorithmic controls.
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