ChatGPT Wrapped, Super Flu Panic & YouTube’s Algorithm Problem | What’s Trending? EP4

16/12/2025 1h 4min

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Episode Synopsis

Eden Heath joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the stories dominating feeds this week — from the rise of ChatGPT Wrapped and AI-as-therapy, to super flu panic, viral council chaos, and why creators think YouTube’s algorithm is broken.This episode moves fast through internet culture, media shifts, and the mood of Britain right now, unpacking not just what’s trending, but why people are reacting so strongly to it.Featured in this episode:ChatGPT Wrapped and why people feel weirdly exposed by itUsing AI for therapy, astrology, breakups and life planningSuper flu fears, mask panic and lingering COVID traumaThe viral clip where a council painted a disabled bay around a parked carIs Britain quietly killing ambition?Ring doorbells turning real life into contentA US news anchor reading her hate comments live on airYouTube creators blaming the algorithm — fair or delusional?The rise of second-screen viewing and attention burnout • • Trending travel destinations for 2026

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