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European teenagers may notice a change in their YouTube recommendations, after the video platform said it will stop ushering them toward some types of health and fitness videos, particularly those that “idealise” certain body types. YouTube – which is among the most popular social media apps for teens – recommends videos that are similar to those the viewer has watched previously. That means people can fall into feedback loops, watching many similar videos in a row and at times delving into more extreme content. Related TikTok and YouTube Shorts push misogynistic videos to young male watchers,…

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