Since neural networks train using the data of the masses I would exactly expect the effect to funnel towards consensus as opposed towards controversy. Let autop

Since neural networks train using the data of the masses I would exactly expect the effect to funnel towards consensus as opposed towards controversy. Let autoplay run long enough and eventually we all get the same videos. I think there's plenty other explanations for the current political climate. It has perhaps moreso to do with how the media was previously controlled by small number of big players versus the many smaller players we have today with more extreme views.