What does gatekeeper mean?
A person or thing that controls access to something, especially a website or a social media platform. A person who decides what information or ideas are allowed to pass through a particular channel or medium.
Example
"The social media platform's algorithm acted as a gatekeeper, deciding which posts to display on users' news feeds."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.