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AlgorithmWatch — Founded By: Matthias Spielkamp, Lorena Jaume-Palasi, Lorenz Matzat, and Katharina Anna Zweig

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Last checked: 3/31/2026

The source text explicitly states that AlgorithmWatch was founded by all four individuals named in the claim: Lorena Jaume-Palasí, Lorenz Matzat, Matthias Spielkamp, and Katharina Anna Zweig. The additional context about Jaume-Palasi's departure in October 2018 and Spielkamp remaining as executive director is consistent with the source, which notes the current leadership structure. The claim about founders is confirmed by the source.

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confirmed95%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 3/31/2026
Found: AlgorithmWatch was founded as an initiative by Lorena Jaume-Palasí, Lorenz Matzat, Matthias Spielkamp and Katharina Anna Zweig.

Note: The source text explicitly states that AlgorithmWatch was founded by all four individuals named in the claim: Lorena Jaume-Palasí, Lorenz Matzat, Matthias Spielkamp, and Katharina Anna Zweig. The additional context about Jaume-Palasi's departure in October 2018 and Spielkamp remaining as executive director is consistent with the source, which notes the current leadership structure. The claim about founders is confirmed by the source.

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Source Check: AlgorithmWatch | Longterm Wiki