The nightmare videos of childrens' YouTube — and what's wrong with the internet today | James Bridle

Why it was recommended

This TED talk sums up why I'll never allow my child to go on YouTube.

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What it covers

Writer and artist James Bridle shows how strange and disturbing children's videos on YouTube, from surprise eggs to algorithmic mashups, are produced for ad revenue. He. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TED

Length

16 min 33 sec

Year

2018

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