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algorithmic amplification

American  
[al-guh-rith-mik am-pluh-fi-kay-shuhn] / ˌæl gəˌrɪð mɪk ˌæm plə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the process of prioritizing or boosting internet content using algorithms based on users' online behavior.


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"Iran has crafted a wartime propaganda strategy tailored for the age of AI slop and algorithmic amplification," Joseph Bodnar, a senior research manager at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

Haugen said the council can move the debate around social media accountability forward by focusing on areas of “common ground,” like concerns around algorithmic amplification, transparency and platform design choices.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2022

The union is expected to move as soon as Friday on new regulations to impose audits of algorithmic amplification.

From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2022

The company has disputed claims that Instagram exacerbates body issues in teenage girls, but the broader concerns about algorithmic amplification of harmful content have been harder to dismiss.

From The Verge ● Oct. 5, 2021

The group will tackle areas such as hate speech, algorithmic amplification and data access for researchers, the memo says.

From Reuters ● Sep. 23, 2021

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