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Navigating Social Media Algorithms: Lessons Learned & Strategies for Success

The biggest lesson I’ve learned about working with social media algorithms is that you can’t chase the system; you have to focus on your audience. Algorithms change constantly, but engagement comes ... Read More

Kelly bill would allow lawsuits over social media algorithms that promote violence, extremism

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers have struggled to tamp down online misinformation and extremism. The latest effort, from Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and John Curtis, R-Utah, would allow lawsuits against social ... Read More

Social media algorithms: secret codes of significant sociopolitical impact

Social media algorithms are complex sets of rules and calculations used by social media platforms to prioritize content in users’ feeds. They are like the invisible puppeteers behind the scenes, ... Read More

Adam Aleksic discusses 'Algospeak' and how social media is changing how we talk

NPR's Adrian Ma talks to Adam Aleksic about his new book, "Algospeak," which looks at how algorithms and online creators are affecting the way people speak offline. One of the beautiful and sometimes ... Read More

How the Secret Algorithms Behind Social Media Actually Work

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ... Read More

Book Review: ‘Algospeak’ shows just how much social media is changing us

How much has social media changed the way we talk and behave? That’s the question linguist and content creator Adam Aleksic sets out to answer in his debut book “Algospeak.” If you already know what ... Read More

From 'rizz' to 'unalive': How social media algorithms are changing the way we talk

Adam Aleksic is a linguist by trade, and recently published his new book "Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language.” Sticking out your “gyat” for the “rizzler.” You're so ... Read More

Study: Social media probably can’t be fixed

It’s no secret that much of social media has become profoundly dysfunctional. Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a healthy exchange of ideas, these platforms ... Read More

Social media has us in its grip and won’t let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study

Charlie Kirk’s mastery of social media was key to his rise as an influence in conservative politics. So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn’t come ... Read More

The quiet rebellion against fashion’s social media algorithms

Social media has transformed fashion from a seasonal art form into a relentless cycle of consumption, powered by influencer culture, algorithmic micro-trends, and a deeply human need to belong. But as ... Read More

Has Social Media Changed the Meaning of Friend?

There is no question that social media has had an effect on our society and culture, in particular on our social lives. Our social networks are no longer limited to the people we meet face to face. Read More