SOCIAL MEDIA: A RELIABLE SOCIAL MEDIA: A SOURCE OF SOURCE? TRUTH use algorithms, or formulas, to sort content for each user. Algorithms "learn" by collecting data, such as what content users have viewed, searched for, liked, or shared. This might sound like an ideal way to have the best possible user experience. In reality, although it makes for casual scrolling, algorithms often promote bias and misinformation. $3$ By personalizing your feed, social media limits your point of view and reinforces biases. Perhaps you enjoy yoga more than running. By watching posts about yoga, you are "teaching" the algorithm your preference. When searching for exercise, you are more likely to see posts about yoga than other forms of exercise. Social media confirms the opinions and judgments we already have, making it an unreliable source of information. $4$ In addition to only seeing subjects in which you are directly interested, you may also repeatedly view conflicting or false information. While some content is produced by specialists, such as doctors, most posts are created by people who are not experts. People often create content that reflects their opinions, but it may not be factual or backed by evidence. For example, someone might perform an exercise incorrectly in a post. This post is then shared by many others, regardless of its reliability or harmfulness. $5$ You may think you could easily spot misinformation, but one recent study shows it's not so cut and dry. The study found that repetition decreases our ability to perceive if something is truthful. Seeing repeated content on social media makes it harder to decide whether the information is reliable. $6$ Social media companies have changed the way people interact and communicate. They have also led to the spread of misinformation. These platforms provide fun places to connect with others. but thev should be handled with caution when lookina for credible In "Social Media: A Reliable Source?," the author notes that "seeing repeated content on social media makes it harder to decide whether the information is reliable." Which sentence from "Social Media: A Source of Truth" BEST contradicts this claim? A$.$ People use the connections they make on social media to raise awareness and to learn from a vast network of individuals with similar interests. B$.$ Many informative posts are created by experts, such as doctors, healthcare companies, and nutritionists. Although not all information posted on social media is based on truth, one recent study C$.$ revealed that people can detect when they are viewing an unreliable or untruthful source of information. D$.$ The ben efits of using social media as a source of information far outweigh any disadvantages.