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Data Skeptic
February 18th, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Niche vs Mainstream

Anas Buhayh discusses multi-stakeholder fairness in recommender systems and the S'mores framework—a simulation allowing users to choose between mainstream and niche algorithms. His research shows specialized recommenders improve utility for niche users while raising questions about filter bubbles and data privacy.

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