Algospeak and Digital Culture: Navigating Social Media Challenges

DOI

10.2991/978-2-38476-321-4_50How to use a DOI?

Keywords

algospeak; algorithms; social media

Abstract

The phenomenon of algospeak exemplifies the dynamic adaptation of social media users to the stringent regulations of digital platforms. Algospeak refers to the use of codes and symbols to circumvent content-filtering algorithms. Initial observations indicate that its emergence is primarily driven by the rigorous censorship of various social media platforms, prompting users to communicate creatively without being blocked. A prominent example of algospeak was observed during the Palestine vs. Israel conflict, where users employed various codes and symbols to convey information and opinions without detection by censorship algorithms. While algospeak facilitates free and innovative communication, it also poses risks of misinformation and alienation of users who do not understand these codes. Thus, the proliferation of algospeak requires a balanced approach between online safety and freedom of speech. This necessitates cooperation between social media platforms and authorities, as well as education and awareness among users about the risks and responsibilities of using algospeak. Continuous research and the development of technology capable of detecting and understanding algospeak without stifling user creativity are crucial to overcoming these challenges. Awareness, education, cooperation, and research are key to ensuring the safe and responsible use of social media.

Copyright

© 2024 The Author(s)

Open Access

Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Download article (PDF)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Hishamudin Isam
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/24
TI  - Algospeak and Digital Culture: Navigating Social Media Challenges
BT  - Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Communication, Language, Literature, and Culture (ICCoLliC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 656
EP  - 669
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-321-4_50
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-321-4_50
ID  - Isam2024
ER  -