Social Media Algorithms

Social media algorithms are complex systems that determine the content users see on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These algorithms use…

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]].