Overview
Social media algorithms are complex systems that determine the content users see on platforms like [[facebook|Facebook]], [[twitter|Twitter]], and [[instagram|Instagram]]. These algorithms use machine learning to personalize feeds, often prioritizing engagement over accuracy. As explored in [[adam-aleksic|Adam Aleksic]]'s book [[algospeak|Algospeak]], social media algorithms have a profound impact on language and culture, driving the evolution of [[internet-slang|internet slang]] and [[linguistic-innovations|linguistic innovations]].