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The Rise of Algorithmic Gatekeeping and Its Effects on Elite Cultural Production

Quick fact

Spotify's algorithm reportedly generates about 50% of all listening on the platform, now effectively acting as a global music gatekeeper by deciding which songs get recommended to millions of users.

Why this is interesting

You know who used to decide what counted as 'elite' culture? A handful of editors, museum curators, and critics. Now, the secret gatekeepers are lines of code.