#algorithmicpower

[brosh17]

When a Platform Decides Who Is Seen , Why X Is Losing Its Relevance

I left X not out of protest or frustration, but after recognizing a clear and sustained pattern: in my assessment, X is no longer a trustwor

[mindstackpro]

AI Political Influence: How Technology Shapes Public Opinion

 Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to labs, tech companies, or productivity tools. It has quietly embedded itself into the most sensitive domain of all: politics. From shaping what people see on social media to influencing how narratives spread, AI is increasingly acting as an invisible force that molds public opinion — often without voters realizing it.

MindStack: AI Political Influence: How Technology Shapes Public Opinion

 Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to labs, tech companies, or productivity tools. It has quietly embedded itself into the most

[emilytesdale-me-blog]

Algorithmic Power

In the article, Want to be on the top? Algorithmic power and the threat of invisibility on Facebook, the main topic that was talked about was algorithms and how they have a big impact on what we see on Facebook. Algorithms determine was is put on the top stories or not. The most personal people get with other people on Facebook the more likely it will show up on your feed. 

My artifact demonstrates someone choosing whether they see the top stories or most recent, showing how you can personally change what you would like to see on your feed but most of the time, the algorithms have the setting put on top stories allowing you to see the major post that many or your friends have checked out. 

This article has basically demonstrated the topic of algorithms and how they run facebook, allowing a computer compute what you "would like" to see on your wall based on what you have like or commented. This article didn't really have an argument and was one of the first to be published about the topic but after reading it, it gives you a better understanding of how facebook really interacts with people and why certain people show up on your new feed.