Algorithms, filter bubbles and echo chambers (Algoritmer, filterbubblor och ekokammare) is part of the “Life Online” fact sheet series that provides parents, teachers and other professionals with practical knowledge about children’s digital lives. Each fact sheet focuses on a specific topic and explains it in a simple and accessible way. This fact sheet explores algorithms, filter bubbles and echo chambers, and how they influence the content children and young people see online.

The material is designed to be easy to understand, regardless of previous knowledge or experience with digital media. It explains how social media platforms, video services and search engines use algorithms to personalise content and shape online experiences.

The fact sheet also highlights how filter bubbles and echo chambers can affect opinions, beliefs and understanding of the world. Children and young people may repeatedly encounter similar views and information, which can limit exposure to different perspectives and critical thinking.

The aim of the fact sheet series is to help more adults feel confident in guiding and supporting children's use of digital media. By increasing awareness of how online platforms work, adults can have more informed conversations with children about media habits, source criticism and healthy digital behaviours.