Arts & Culture
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.