What is the algorithm and what it does in social media?
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An “algorithm” is just a process or set of rules for a calculator or computer to do a certain thing. When people complain about “algorithms” on social media websites, they’re usually complaining about how the site is programmed to share/show information in a certain way. Facebook’s a good example in that it can get stuck showing you days old posts from a limited number of friends even when you’ve got 100+ and they’re all actively posting. It’s just how it’s programmed.
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