algorithmocracy

English

Etymology

Portmanteau/Blend of algorithm +‎ democracy. Coined by American author, activist, and entrepreneur Eli Pariser.

Noun

algorithmocracy (countable and uncountable, plural algorithmocracies)

Rule by algorithms, where political decisions are being made by algorithms, and thus making representative democracy obsolete.
The influence of algorithms on the political opinion of the general public. For example by showing different internet search results and social media content to different people, creating filter bubbles.

Further reading

Eli Pariser (2011) The Filter Bubble: What The Internet Is Hiding From You, Penguin UK, →ISBN
AI and Algorithmocracy: What the Future Will Look Like

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