The Algorithmically Authorised Heritage Discourse: How Big Tech ‘uses of heritage’ help to build Big Tech power

The Algorithmically Authorised Heritage Discourse

How Big Tech ‘uses of heritage’ help to build Big Tech power

ID	7473224
Authors	Inge Beekmans (0000-0002-1873-8017, Tilburg University, corresponding author)
Year	2026
Volume	32
Issue	1
Pages	69-90
Publication date	2026-01-02
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Open Access	Yes
Type	ARTICLE
Venue	International Journal of Heritage Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiers	ISSN: 1352-7258 • E-ISSN: 1470-3610
Publisher	Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI	10.1080/13527258.2025.2579249
OpenAlex	W4415684783
Language	EN
References cited	19

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