Lesson 996 of 1234
Why AI Apps Try Hard to Keep You Watching
Some apps use AI to pick the next video, the next post, the next thing — over and over. Here is why your brain needs help with that.
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- 1The big idea
- 2recommender
- 3attention
- 4self-control
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Section 1
The big idea
AI inside apps like video sites is built to keep you watching as long as possible. That is good for the company, not always good for you.
Some examples
- The next video plays before you can decide to stop
- Posts that surprise or upset you get pushed more — they keep you scrolling
- Notifications pop up exactly when you might leave
- The 'just one more' feeling is a designed feature, not a coincidence
Try it!
Try setting a 15-minute timer next time you open a video app. Does the app try to keep you past the buzzer?
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