Social Media Algorithmic Radicalization

In February 2025, concerns were raised over the role of social media algorithms in amplifying and spreading extremist content.

About Social Media Algorithms

• Social media algorithms rank posts based on engagement metrics like likes, shares, and comments, leading to the spread of extreme narratives.
• Machine learning-driven recommendations can push users toward increasingly radical content.
• Algorithmic radicalization occurs when platforms create echo chambers and filter bubbles, limiting diverse perspectives.
• This can deepen societal divisions, spread disinformation, and strengthen extremist groups.
• Studies suggest that users engaging with extremist content are more likely to receive similar recommendations, accelerating radicalization.

Global and Indian Efforts to Address the ....