Algorithms – General public: Algorithmic systems on social media © Siemens Stiftung 2020 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

Algorithms – General public: Algorithmic systems on social media

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Information sheet:
This document explains the correlations and differences between the flow of information in traditional mass media and the paths of information on social media as determined by algorithmic systems.

Available in: English, German, Spanish (CREA)
Type of media: Text (205.1 kByte)
Last update: 2020-12-16
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.

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Media package:
Algorithms in our everyday lives
Description:
This information sheet briefly explains how traditional mass media work. The main characteristics of traditional media are mentioned. The information sheet contrasts them with social media and also mentions the characteristics of the latter. It shows how the differences in the flow of information and information paths are related to phenomena like disinformation (fake news) or hate speech. Furthermore, it explores the extent to which such mechanisms affect basic democratic values, the public, and societal communication processes.
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Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Business education; Civics and Politics; Ethics
Grade levels:
Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Communication; Computer technology; Data processing; Data protection; Information Technology; Internet; Social network; Society; Technology
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Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
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© Siemens Stiftung 2020
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