Question
What does “the algorithm” do in the context of social media?
(1 point)
Responses
makes a backup of everyone’s profile, including their posts
makes a backup of everyone’s profile, including their posts
helps social media creators create content
helps social media creators create content
decides what posts to show people based on what they have liked before
decides what posts to show people based on what they have liked before
creates the underlying system that makes online conversation possible
(1 point)
Responses
makes a backup of everyone’s profile, including their posts
makes a backup of everyone’s profile, including their posts
helps social media creators create content
helps social media creators create content
decides what posts to show people based on what they have liked before
decides what posts to show people based on what they have liked before
creates the underlying system that makes online conversation possible
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **decides what posts to show people based on what they have liked before.**
In the context of social media, "the algorithm" refers to the systems and processes used to determine which content is displayed to users based on their interactions, preferences, and behaviors on the platform.
In the context of social media, "the algorithm" refers to the systems and processes used to determine which content is displayed to users based on their interactions, preferences, and behaviors on the platform.