What's authentic in the algorithm/AI age?

As algorithms increasingly shape what we see, hear, and believe, and the capabilities of AI increases, questions of authenticity feel more urgent than ever.
What does it mean to be genuine (whether as a creator or consumer) in a world of curated feeds, generated content, and predictive systems?
Where do we draw the line between human and machine influence - and does it matter?
This will be an open, thoughtful conversation where all thoughtful perspectives are welcome. Come to listen, share, question, and explore together. (Image: didpics -pb license)