A Study on Cognitive Illusion and Intelligence Perception of the AI Algorithm-Induced "Time-Sink" Phenomenon

  • Wang Yuanyuan
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  • (Institute of Chinese Marxism, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Shanghai, 200020)

Online published: 2026-07-21

Abstract

[Purpose/significance] Exploring the formation mechanism of cognitive illusions induced by AI algorithms in the "time-sink" phenomenon and clarifying its impact on intelligence perception and public opinion communication is of great significance for the governance of the information ecosystem in the digital era. [Method/process] A multi-dimensional analytical framework is constructed based on multi-source heterogeneous data. Quantitative indicators such as expansion coefficient and attention drift rate are proposed. Comprehensive modeling and case analysis are adopted to conduct empirical research, and a closed-loop intervention mechanism for intelligence perception is established.[Result/conclusion] Based on the analysis results, strategies for blocking cognitive illusions are proposed from three dimensions: algorithm optimization, user guidance and community governance, aiming to provide references for algorithm optimization, improvement of users' media literacy and public opinion risk governance.

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Wang Yuanyuan . A Study on Cognitive Illusion and Intelligence Perception of the AI Algorithm-Induced "Time-Sink" Phenomenon[J]. Information and Documentation Services, 2026 , 47(4) : 94 -102 . DOI: 10.12154/j.qbzlgz.2026.04.010

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