Summary
Algorithms on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are changing how people speak by popularizing new words and phrases. These platforms use engagement metrics and viral content to influence language quickly.
Key Facts
- Social media is creating new words and ways of speaking.
- Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are influencing language trends.
- Engagement metrics on these platforms determine what becomes popular.
- Viral memes are a big part of how language changes online.
- Adam Aleksic wrote a book called "Algospeak" about this topic.
- The changes in language are happening very fast due to technology.
