https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1 We will break up into groups, and each group will have one of the following social media platforms to examine. Research their algorithm. What do we know? What news is out there? What do their terms and conditions say? Is there a way to limit how the algorithm controls your feed on these algorithms? Share below. en-us 2025-09-10 14:42:58 UTC 2025-09-10 16:40:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578451808 The Instagram Story Feed is ranked by favtors like how often you view a person’s story, how much you interact with them, and how close you are with said account (based on interactions, close friends story, etc.)

]]> 2025-09-10 15:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578451808 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578454922 “So we build systems that try to understand who and what you and others care about, and use that information to help you create, find, join and share in experiences that matter to you.” -from instagrams terms of service

]]> 2025-09-10 15:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578454922 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578456480 LinkedIn looks at all posts to determine if it’s spam. Once passed it goes to a small collection of people. LinkedIn also takes in account reader engagement and location to make sure you see the most relevant topic. They’re very transparent with algorithm.

]]> 2025-09-10 15:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578456480 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578457049 TikTok uses the algorithm to feed you videos based on shown interests. You can refresh or restart your for you page as a way to not get dragged into rabbit holes.

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]]> 2025-09-10 15:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578458011 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578458540 instagram shows you recommended posts from users who are similar to the ones they already follow and interact with

]]> 2025-09-10 15:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578458540 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578459754 LinkedIn algorithm is actually meant to prevent context from going viral. The algorithm is designed to fill users feed with only professional advice, rather than TikTok which feeds your interests.

]]> 2025-09-10 15:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578459754 https://padlet.com/elonuniversity/ety3e06iq2bfurk1/wish/3578463126 In settings under content preferences you can set your interests to be more interested or uninterested.

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