Definition:
Algorithmic precarity describes income or visibility instability caused by opaque or changing algorithmic systems.
Usage Context:
Seen in creator communities affected by sudden drops in reach, demonetisation, shadow banning, or content suppression.
Critical Note:
Algorithmic precarity replaces human negotiation with inscrutable systems. Accountability is diffused, and harm is framed as technical rather than structural.
Related Terms:
Platform Dependency, Power Imbalance, Surveillance Capitalism, Switching Costs, Normalisation Pressure