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The conversation concludes with reflections on algorithmic agency—the degree of control individuals and societies have over digital systems and data. Key issues include data ownership, privacy rights (such as those enshrined in GDPR), and algorithmic transparency.
The speaker warns of the potential for algorithmic manipulation, exemplified by platforms like TikTok or social media giants that prioritize engagement metrics, often at the expense of genuine narrative diversity or truth. Elon Musk’s control of Twitter’s algorithm is cited as an example of how platform owners can influence information flow, raising concerns about narrative power.