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Northwestern University researchers find that TikTok’s recommendation engine responds to negative feedback but gradually reverts if users repeatedly flag content; a finding based on cloned accounts and controlled signals shows the “not interested” button reduces unwanted content by about 84%, but the effect fades with brief re-engagement.
A wave of AI education initiatives is expanding beyond computer science as universities embed AI literacy across majors. From AI minors to graduation requirements, campuses are racing to prepare graduates for a future where AI is a core workplace skill.