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Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Algorithms used by tech companies, such as those that recommend content or filter information, are often proprietary and closely guarded secrets. Proponents argue that transparency would prevent abuses and ensure fair practices. Opponents argue that it would harm business confidentiality and competitive advantage.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

Yes

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No

 @B3HQBFVanswered…5mos5MO

Yes, but respect their privacy and their space. Do NOT control them.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

No, only if there are serious allegations of harm or misconduct

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

No, and the government has no right to interfere with private intellectual property

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Imagine a world where every piece of content recommended to you online comes with a 'why this is shown' explanation. Would this make your online experience more trustworthy or just more cluttered?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Imagine if your favorite online platform suddenly had to share exactly how they decide what shows up on your feed - would that make you trust them more or less, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

What happens when the digital spaces we visit daily know more about our preferences than our closest friends do?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How would you feel if every piece of content you see was decided by a hidden computer recipe, influencing what you see and think every day?

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

Yes, and should also share their algorithms with their customers

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Think of a time when you found yourself going down a rabbit hole of videos or articles online; do you believe there should be regulations to prevent this, or is it a matter of personal responsibility?

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Consider the balance between a company's right to keep their algorithms secret and the public's right to know how their data is being used; where do you stand, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

How would your online behavior change if you knew exactly how and why certain posts were being recommended to you?

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Have you ever felt misled or unfairly influenced by content recommended to you online; how would knowing the behind-the-scenes of these recommendations change that?

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

Yes, and all software and algorithms should be open source

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

Yes, and should also share their algorithms with their customers

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

If you had the power to change how online platforms decide what news or content to show you, what would you change, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

No, the government has no right to interfere with private intellectual property

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

No, only if there are serious allegations of harm or misconduct

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4mos4MO

Yes, and all software and algorithms should be open source

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

Should there be a universal standard for how social media platforms use algorithms to ensure they're not manipulating emotions or spreading misinformation?

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