sensationalism

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Algorithms amplify content based on engagement -- and engagement is often driven by sensationalism, outrage and misinformation.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Brundage, like many at the time, chose sensationalism to stimulate sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Edison has objected to The Times’ identifying Calderon as a former executive for the utility, claiming on its website that the news organization is “choosing sensationalism over facts.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025

"Based on the sensationalism of many of the people in this room, you would think we deported a candidate for father of the year," she said.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

“I saw some government people on TV saying it’s just exaggeration and sensationalism and what and what… you know them and their big words!”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo