From what we buy, to what we watch, and even who we date – algorithms increasingly influence people’s decisions. Once largely unknown and invisible forces, people now have a greater understanding of what algorithms do and are beginning to wonder how much control to cede to the machine.

The kids’ media and entertainment sector is big business but it’s become increasingly fragmented due to falling loyalty and a drop in quality content. Could the rise of Fast channels turn things around? And how can brands tap into Gen Alphas’ shift towards curated TV in order to regain viewers?

Algorithms are part of our online lives, impacting everything from shopping decisions to viewing habits. But do we put too much faith in them? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Sachin Banker, assistant professor at the University of Utah, to understand whether people are overdependent on algorithms.