algorithmocracy
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Blend of algorithm + democracy. Coined by American author, activist, and entrepreneur Eli Pariser.
Noun[edit]
algorithmocracy (uncountable)
- Rule by algorithms; the making of sociopolitical decisions by algorithms, as opposed to representative democracy.
- The influence of algorithms on the political opinion of the general public, for example by showing different Internet search results and social media content to different people, creating filter bubbles.
Further reading[edit]
- Eli Pariser (2011) The Filter Bubble: What The Internet Is Hiding From You, Penguin UK, →ISBN
- AI and Algorithmocracy: What the Future Will Look Like
- Algorithmocracy: What the Future May Hold