Urban Loops and Algorithmic Traps: How AI Shapes Where We Go
The Invisible Hand of the Algorithm You open your favorite map app and follow a suggestion for brunch. So do thousands of others. Without realizing it, you’ve just participated in a city-scale experiment in behavioral automation—guided by a machine learning model. Behind the scenes, recommender systems are not only shaping what you see but where you physically go. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about the systemic effects of AI on our cities and social fabric. ...