{{Short description|Curation of media using computer algorithms}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
[[File:Mastodon mobile web screenshot.png|thumb|A feed of posts curated for a user on the [[Mastodon (social network)|Mastodon]] social network]]
'''Algorithmic curation''' is the selection of [[online media]] by [[recommendation algorithm]]s and [[personalized search]]es. Examples include [[search engine]] and [[social media]] products<ref name=oxac/> such as the [[Twitter feed]], [[Facebook]]'s [[News Feed]], and the [[Google Personalized Search]].
'''Algorithmic curation''' is the [[wikt:curation|curation]] (organizing and maintaining a collection) of [[online media]] using [[recommendation algorithm]]s and [[personalized search]]es. Examples include [[search engine]] and [[social media]] products<ref name=oxac/> such as the [[Twitter feed]], [[Facebook]]'s [[News Feed]], and the [[Google Personalized Search]]. Curation algorithms are typically proprietary or "[[black box]]", leading to concern about [[algorithmic bias]] and the creation of [[filter bubble]]s.<ref name=oxac>{{Cite web |title=New exhibit highlights differences between algorithmic and human curation {{!}} University of Oxford |url=https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2022-12-08-new-exhibit-highlights-differences-between-algorithmic-and-human-curation |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=www.ox.ac.uk |date=December 8, 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |lastlast1=Berman |firstfirst1=Ron |last2=Katona |first2=Zsolt |date=September 2016 |title=The Impact of Curation Algorithms on Social Network Content Quality and Structure |url=https://ideas.repec.org//p/net/wpaper/1608.html |journal=Working Papers |language=en}}</ref>
The usage of algorithmic curation has been increasing immensely, Social Media Platforms in 2023 have introduced various new updates to the use of algorithmic curation. Mark Zuckerberg announced during an earnings call that usage of [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]-powered algorithmic curation will be doubled. Platforms like LinkedIn & TikTok are also experimenting with algorithmic curation. This form of curation has changed how creators & businesses can escape social media algorithms<ref> [https://jaskaransaini.com/how-social-media-algorithms-work/]</ref> to reach consumers. An average social media user is more likely to see only highly relevant content. But that relevancy becomes dangerous as if someone is only seeing biased content on their social media feed. Algorithmic curation betters your average social media experience, yet you need to be aware of what you’re seeing and why.
