Algospeak designates language changes stemming from algorithmic censorship on social media, where terms like 'kill' shift to 'unalive.' Linguist Adam Aleksic celebrates the emergence of new slang words and their impact on language. He observes the ways linguistic trends reflect longstanding human communication patterns while adapting to digital mediums. However, rapid language evolution can incite fear of obsolescence among speakers. For example, the term 'bop' has transformed from meaning a catchy song to describing a promiscuous woman or OnlyFans creator, showcasing the ongoing linguistic shifts in Internet culture.
Algospeak refers to the words used to get around censorship imposed by the algorithms that determine what ends up on our feeds; for example, kill has become unalive.
Language changes can trigger cultural angst, stemming from the fear of obsolescence; for instance, bop now means a promiscuous woman or OnlyFans creator.
In many ways, these new linguistic trends follow patterns that humans have always relied on to communicate with one another but are shaped by a new medium.
New slang words coined on the Internet excite linguist Adam Aleksic, who studies word origins and changes, particularly in online contexts.
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