It's a bit eerie that a computer can predict preferences. An engaging video describes how the artificial intelligence in recommender systems work. Scholars learn about content-based, social, and personalized recommendations using YouTube as an example.

Concepts

computer science, algorithms, artificial intelligence, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class brainstorm ways in which recommender systems would be useful
  

Classroom Considerations

• Viewers should be familiar with supervised and unsupervised learning from previous videos
• 15th episode of the Crash Course Artificial Intelligence series
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Interesting graphics hold attention
• Thorough explanations help with understanding
  

Cons

• None