Influence of filtering algorithms of social networks on the formation of public opinion

The article is devoted to the analysis of the potential influence of social network filtering algorithms on the formation of public opinion. It examines the types of algorithmic mechanisms used, how they work, and their ability to counter disinformation. Examples are given of the use of filtering algorithms on popular social platforms - VKontakte, YouTube, Yandex.Zen. Possible ways to improve the efficiency and quality of their work in the future are also presented.