From ChatGPT to ‘Most Popular Sorority Star’: How a Synthetic Influencer Hijacked the TikTok Algorithm Tue, Aug 18 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The viral annual sorority recruitment cycle at the University of Alabama, historically known as “Bama Rush,” became the backdrop for a groundbreaking sociotechnical experiment in August 2026. Inspired by a social media post from venture capitalist Justine Moore of Andreessen Horowitz suggesting that the highl…
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