The Algorithm Is the New Gatekeeper

Are we okay with that?

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Have you ever had a “They are listening” moment?

You open YouTube, and the first video on your feed is the one your friend just mentioned. You scroll through recommendations and think, Wait… how did it know I needed that today? It’s convenient. It’s cool. But sometimes, it’s a little creepy.

Right now, artificial intelligence is quietly nudging your choices — everywhere. From the playlist that shapes your morning mood to the personalized ads that follow you around all day. Most of the time, you probably don’t think twice. You’ve handed off tiny decisions, and, if I’m being honest, I’m happier for it.

Who wants to sort through thousands of options when an algorithm can filter the noise for you?

But then you hear that the same kind of technology is being used to make decisions that could literally make or break a person’s life. Suddenly, that convenience feels a little more complicated.

The stakes aren’t small anymore.

So, how much decision-making are you willing to hand over to AI?

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