News and Research articles on Manipulation

From threat to opportunity: Gaming the algorithmic system as a service

Marijn Sax, University of Amsterdam
Hao Wang, Wageningen University & Research
PUBLISHED ON: 6 May 2025 DOI: 10.14763/2025.2.2007

Gaming the system is often portrayed as a threat to platforms and services, but this alleged threat can also be turned into a commercial service which raises ethical questions on exploitative digital environments, equality, and the erosion of democratic values.