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Intro to Political Science

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In the context of social media and the internet within political science, algorithms are sets of rules or processes designed to analyze data and make decisions or solve problems automatically. They play a crucial role in filtering, sorting, and delivering content to users based on their preferences, interactions, and behaviors online.

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