The Role of Algorithms in the Crisis of Democracy

Academic Article

Publication Date:

2020

Citation:

The Role of Algorithms in the Crisis of Democracy / G. Marchetti. - In: ATHENS JOURNAL OF MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES. - ISSN 2407-9480. - 6:3(2020 Jun), pp. 179-214. [10.30958/ajms.6-3-2]

abstract:

The essay aims at analyzing the relationship between algorithms and democracy.Algorithms used by platforms can lead to disinformation so as to produce an impact on democracy. The essay then focuses on the possible solutions to deal with this phenomenon and assesses their limits.

IRIS type:

01 - Articolo su periodico

Keywords:

Algorithms and democracy, political disinformation, fake news, democratic electoral process, policy decision process.

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