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YouTube Music algorithm criticized for AI-generated music suggestions

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A long-time user of YouTube Music has expressed frustration with the platform's recommendation algorithm, stating it has devolved into suggesting mostly AI-generated music. This shift has led to a negative user experience, which the user attributes to the phenomenon of "enshittification." AI

IMPACT Suggests AI-generated content may be negatively impacting user experience in media platforms.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece about a product's recommendation algorithm.

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YouTube Music algorithm criticized for AI-generated music suggestions

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I have been using YouTube Music for a long time. For the kinds of music I listen to, the suggestion algorithm has never worked well. Now, though, it has started

    I have been using YouTube Music for a long time. For the kinds of music I listen to, the suggestion algorithm has never worked well. Now, though, it has started suggesting mostly AI generated garbage. Truly sickening. # enshittificaton # ai # music

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