Algorithmic recommender systems and digital media platforms: theoretical approaches

Authors

  • Elena A. Salikhova Lomonosov Moscow State University
  • Sergei A. Vartanov Lomonosov Moscow State University
  • Anna A. Gladkova Lomonosov Moscow State University
  • Denis V. Dunas Lomonosov Moscow State University

Keywords:

algorithms, agenda-setting, information bubble, echo chamber

Abstract

The article examines the influence of algorithmic recommender systems on media communication processes in general and the formation of the information agenda in particular. The theoretical concepts of echo chambers, information bubbles, etc. are described. The user agreement and privacy policy of the VK platform are analyzed, the type of algorithm used on the digital media platform is explored.

About authors

Elena A. Salikhova

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Faculty of journalism
Department of media theory and economics
Lecturer

Sergei A. Vartanov

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Moscow School of Economics
Head of the laboratory of experimental economics and game theory

Far Eastern Federal University
School of economics and management

Candidate of physical and mathematical sciences, associate professor

Anna A. Gladkova

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Faculty of journalism
Department of media theory and economics
Leading researcher

Candidate of philological sciences

Denis V. Dunas

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Faculty of journalism
Department of media theory and economics
Leading researcher

Candidate of philological sciences

Published

28.12.2022

How to Cite

Salikhova, E. A., Vartanov, S. A., Gladkova, A. A., & Dunas, D. V. (2022). Algorithmic recommender systems and digital media platforms: theoretical approaches. Information Society, (6), 84-95. Retrieved from http://infosoc.iis.ru/article/view/908

Issue

No. 6 (2022): Factors and tools of digital development

Section

Information society and mass media

Copyright (c) 2022 Елена Александровна Салихова, Сергей Александрович Вартанов, Анна Александровна Гладкова, Денис Владимирович Дунас

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