What is "the algorithm"?
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Word History of "Algorithm"
02:19 Search Algorithms
05:05 Social Media Algorithms
09:50 Is my smartphone listening to my conversations?
The word "algorithm" gets thrown around a lot these days. What does it actually mean, and how do algorithms change depending on their contexts? This video breaks down the origins of the word "algorithm" and gives an overview of two primary ways it's used online: when talking about search engine algorithms and social media algorithms.
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