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'''Algorithm manipulation''' is the act of manipulating digital [[information]] through the use of computer algorithms. [[Artificial intelligence]] is used by [[Big Tech]].
 
'''Algorithm manipulation''' is the act of manipulating digital [[information]] through the use of computer algorithms. [[Artificial intelligence]] is used by [[Big Tech]].
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[[Tim Pool]] has said algorithms are used to increase engagement on [[Big Tech]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_EKRZIJmsw</ref>
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==Google==
 
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In [[2016]], [[The Guardian]] said that [[Google]] promotes [[right wing]] [[misinformation]], particularly on [[climate change]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/16/google-autocomplete-rightwing-bias-algorithm-political-propaganda</ref>
 
In [[2016]], [[The Guardian]] said that [[Google]] promotes [[right wing]] [[misinformation]], particularly on [[climate change]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/16/google-autocomplete-rightwing-bias-algorithm-political-propaganda</ref>

Revision as of 19:18, 24 July 2021

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Where algorithms on Social media are used in order to promote the Official narrative.

Algorithm manipulation is the act of manipulating digital information through the use of computer algorithms. Artificial intelligence is used by Big Tech.

Coverage

Tim Pool has said algorithms are used to increase engagement on Big Tech.[1]

Google

In 2016, The Guardian said that Google promotes right wing misinformation, particularly on climate change.[2]

Twitter

Twitter uses the verification process to promote content suitable with the Official narrative.

Twitch

The Twitch algorithm benefits creators the company has partnerships with.

YouTube

The YouTube algorithm demotes "unsuitable content", and promotes accounts affiliated with mainstream media.


 

Related Quotations

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Yuval Harari“As human soldiers and workers give way to algorithms, at least some elites may conclude that there is no point in providing improved or even standard levels of health for masses of useless poor people, and it is far more sensible to focus on upgrading a handful of superhumans beyond the norm.”Yuval Harari2015
Yuval Harari“In the twenty-first century we will create more powerful fictions and more totalitarian religions than in any previous era. With the help of biotechnology and computer algorithms these religions will not only control our minute-by-minute existence, but will be able to shape our bodies, brains and minds, and to create entire virtual worlds complete with hells and heavens.”Yuval Harari2015

 

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