Algorithms have emerged both as a prominent object of academic study and a fixture in the public imagination in recent years. As the use of digital media permeates all areas of life, at least for those citizens who own a smartphone and have regular access to the internet, the processes by which digital media is filtered, selected, and assembled as a result of algorithmic targeting and personalization come under increased scrutiny.
Duration: 2016-2019
Research programme:
FP4 - Algorithmed Public Spheres
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