Algoflood (noun):
The overwhelming influx of algorithmically recommended content on a user’s feed, triggered by minimal engagement with a particular topic or subject, often exacerbated when the topic is broadly popular. Typically results in a feed dominated by repetitive or similar material, regardless of the user’s deeper interests.
The overwhelming influx of algorithmically recommended content on a user’s feed, triggered by minimal engagement with a particular topic or subject, often exacerbated when the topic is broadly popular. Typically results in a feed dominated by repetitive or similar material, regardless of the user’s deeper interests.
Example:
"After liking a single post about sourdough bread, her social media feed was caught in an algoflood of baking tutorials and recipes."
"After liking a single post about sourdough bread, her social media feed was caught in an algoflood of baking tutorials and recipes."
by MalSpe May 30, 2025
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