What does “the algorithm” do in the context of social media?

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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

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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.