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Algorithms and Communication
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Abstract The role of algorithms for producing and curating content as well as potential outcomes of these mechanisms is one of the most debated issues in existing communication research. "Communicating algorithms" affect processes of political, social and interpersonal communication. A broad variety of commu... view more
The role of algorithms for producing and curating content as well as potential outcomes of these mechanisms is one of the most debated issues in existing communication research. "Communicating algorithms" affect processes of political, social and interpersonal communication. A broad variety of communication fields is thus currently touched on by algorithms, ranging from news exposure, public opinion forming, information retrieval, and political communication processes among others. However, a scientific sound and objective consideration of algorithms as actors in digital (mass) communication is still scarce. The special issue "Algorithms and Communication" addresses this research gap. It presents theoretical as well as empirical results in important fields of communication science, such as media literacy, news aggregation or robotics. With this, it aims to shed light on the black-box of algorithms as "hidden actors" in communication processes.... view less
Keywords
algorithm; Internet; computer-mediated communication; communication sciences; search engine; news; media; utilization; media skills; artificial intelligence; robot; opinion formation
Classification
Basic Research, General Concepts and History of the Science of Communication
Interactive, electronic Media
Technology Assessment
Free Keywords
Black-box; Social robots; News aggregation; Media use
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
136 p.
Series
Digital Communication Research, 9
ISSN
2198-7610
ISBN
978-3-945681-09-1
Status
Primary Publication; reviewed