tech
noviembre 27, 2025
Por qué millones de usuarios hablan en clave en internet: el fenómeno del 'algospeak'
La historia reciente está llena de episodios en los que las plataformas han intervenido silenciosamente. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- Creators are using 'algospeak,' a coded language, to avoid algorithmic penalties on social media.
- Platforms like YouTube, Meta, and TikTok deny having explicit word bans and emphasize contextual analysis.
- Evidence suggests platforms may silently limit the reach of sensitive content, despite claims of transparency.
- This has fostered a climate of self-censorship, with users employing euphemisms or avoiding certain topics.
- Past investigations have documented systematic content restrictions by platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram regarding Palestinian human rights.
- TikTok has faced scrutiny for policies that deprioritized content from certain demographics and for a 'heating' button used to boost videos.