• morrowind@lemmy.ml
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    9 months ago

    I don’t get the hate against algorithms, they’re just a tool, can be good and bad

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      9 months ago

      I’m referring to recommendation algorithms, the bad thing about them is that they can be used to manipulate people. Algorithms in general are fine of course.

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        9 months ago

        recommendation algorithms are fine too, the problem with modern social media is algorithms tuned for engagement.

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            9 months ago

            Whatever algorithms youtube, tiktok, instagram etc. use to drive engagement. They don’t have any names that I’m aware of