Algorithms and Virality

From Digital Culture & Society

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We will discuss the effects of virality versus value in journalism and news, by evaluating the use of artificial intelligence, platform algorithms, clickbait, and the potential profit motive considerations in news organizations and their effects on news quality.

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Algorithms play a fundamental role in shaping the digital landscape, serving as the intricate, step-by-step procedures that power computer systems and applications. In the context of technology, algorithms are sets of rules and instructions designed to perform specific tasks, ranging from sorting data to making complex decisions.

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The Role of Beliefs and Behavior on Facebook: A Semiotic Approach to Algorithms, Fake News, and Transmedia Journalism

The Nudging Effect of Accuracy Alerts for Combating the Diffusion of Misinformation: Algorithmic News Sources, Trust in Algorithms, and Users’ Discernment of Fake News

Virality, Algorithms, and Illiberal Attacks on the Press: Legitimation Strategies for a New World

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