What it means

For individuals, especially those from marginalised backgrounds, this means increased exposure to content that may degrade or exclude them, potentially harming mental health and self-worth. 

For society, the widespread use of such algorithms risks entrenching social divisions, reducing empathy, and limiting the diversity of viewpoints in public discourse. 

The persistence of these filter bubbles challenges efforts to foster inclusion and critical thinking online, highlighting the need for greater transparency, algorithmic accountability, and initiatives to diversify the content and beauty standards promoted on digital platforms.