Algospeak
Algospeak is a coded language used to avoid detection and censorship while sharing prohibited content.
Social media users come up with substitutes for sensitive or forbidden words or phrases, such as:
- “corn” instead of “porn,”
- “kush” instead of “marijuana,”
- “tina” instead of “crystal meth.”
These substitutions allow individuals to communicate using language that is not easily recognized by automated moderation systems.
Algospeak is also used in the context of machine learning models and artificial intelligence. It refers to the technical jargon and language used by data scientists, software developers, and engineers to describe the algorithms and machine learning models that underpin social media platforms.
Social media professionals can benefit from understanding both aspects of algospeak. By understanding the language of coded substitutes, they can better identify and respond to prohibited content on social media. By understanding the technical language of algorithms and machine learning, they can optimize their social media strategies and make more informed decisions about content creation and advertising campaigns.
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