YouTube’s algorithms are driving Kyrgyz-speaking kids to Russian-language content.

May 17, 2026 0 Comments

YouTube’s algorithms are driving Kyrgyz-speaking kids to Russian-language content. “There is no good way to be a Kyrgyz-speaking kid on YouTube.” Researchers simulated kids’ viewing and found Kyrgyz searches for cartoons and fairy tales often get steered into Russian content anyway. ~ learn more