Mild ideological echo chambers thus exist on YouTube, the researchers argued. That would make sense for YouTube, as it ensures viewers stay engaged and remain glued to the site. Notably, there seems to be little to no evidence that viewers are put on a fast track to more ideologically extreme content.

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