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AI and Social Media

How artificial intelligence shapes what you see, share, and believe

👨‍🏫 Dr. Ada Lovelace 📚 5 lessons 👥 0 enrolled

Mathematics & Computer Science Educator

About this course

From recommendation algorithms to deepfakes, AI powers the social media platforms we use every day. This course demystifies how AI decides your feed, detects trends, generates content, and raises ethical questions — with real-world examples from Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Designed for students, creators, and curious minds; no coding required.

Curriculum

How AI Shapes Your Feed · 3 lessons
  • VIDEO What is a Recommendation Algorithm? 10 min
  • READING Engagement, Rankings & Echo Chambers 12 min
  • VIDEO Trend Detection & Hashtags 8 min
AI Content & Ethics · 2 lessons
  • VIDEO AI-Generated Content: Filters, Captions, Deepfakes 14 min
  • READING Spotting Misinformation & Ethical AI 15 min