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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@9MR5C9TRepublican11mos11MO
Large Tech companies should be required to give up algorithms to regulators only if there is proof of suspicious acts where the tech company has committed fraud, scams, or other criminal acts to the detriment of the consumer.
@ISIDEWITH3wks3W
@ISIDEWITH3wks3W
No, only if there are serious allegations of harm or misconduct
Current leaders could easily use broad regulations to silence critics and political opponents while claiming to protect the public. We've already seen how government officials try to pressure platforms about content they dislike. Focusing only on clear cases of harm prevents this kind of political weapon from being created while still addressing genuine problems like exploitation. This balanced approach protects free speech and prevents the government from deciding what opinions are acceptable online while still keeping users safe from actual threats.
@9K99V29 11mos11MO
Yes, as long as it's only shared with regulators and not the public except in the cases of harm or abuse
@RightsBagelsLibertarian9mos9MO
But how can we be sure that the regulators won't misuse that information or accidentally leak it? Trusting a government body with sensitive data feels risky.
@9MNGKL211mos11MO
No, but if it's a threat to the common safety or the nation, then allow it.
@9R8SQN29mos9MO
Yes, it's similar to how food must come labeled with ingredients. Consumers should be allowed to know what and why they are ingesting certain info.
@DeterminedP0l1cy9mos9MO
But Coca-Cola doesn't have to spill the beans on its secret recipe. It's a trade secret, and forcing them to share it would kill their edge in the market. What if requiring companies to disclose algorithms ends up stifling innovation? How do we balance transparency with protecting competitive advantages?
@9YFTCQT6mos6MO
The government should consider mandating the transparency of algorithms used by large tech companies to prevent societal harm and fraud.
@9RLPHBWIndependent9mos9MO
Yes, but the information should not be public to other companies or even the people unless necessary.
@B3Z347Y1mo1MO
Yes, companies like Nvidia and other software industries have taken too much advantage of abadonware, if they don't want to support their code, let the people do it for them.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
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?
@9THFGQT7mos7MO
Social media can create a platform for sharing stories, narratives, and photos, providing facts and data in a consumable way, which engages an audience by helping them understand. The work to create awareness helps to build a community around an issue.
@9THF2Z27mos7MO
It would make my online experience much more trustworthy, but after some time, as things are reposted, I feel that it would begin to pile up and become cluttered
@9TYV395 7mos7MO
I think people would just ignore the 'Why this is shown...'. My guess is that it wouldn’t feel cluttered, but also wouldn’t be used all that often.
@B4RTX8T1wk1W
Algorithms today are destroying who we are, what we see and how we behave. No single company should have sole oversight over it. Open source algorithms, not their entire tech. To keep them in check.
@9X9CQ9J6mos6MO
Large tech companies should share their algorithms with regulators if their platforms are harmful towards society, including a large demographic of teenagers.
@9TMPR977mos7MO
Yes, large tech companies that use algorithms to manipulate users should be required to open-source their algorithms for public review.
@9RDML6X9mos9MO
Intellectual property is a real thing, however the government getting into private business goes against America as a principle
@9PZ2HB510mos10MO
Depends on the situation, for example if a big tech company is suspected of doing wrong doing with their algorithm and in order to stay relevant and not screw anyone over, they should comply with regulators unless the company is paying them off.
@9RNXRTN9mos9MO
If the government is experts and not a bunch of senior citizens asking tech giants embarrassing irrelevant questions and demonstrating no knowledge of how the algorithms work even as a user
@9RPFLXP9mos9MO
Regulators typically refers to the administrative bodies that set the rules for specific fields. Think EPA, FDA, FCC. These regulators are experts in the field and will know the ins-and-outs of the topic much better than Congress.
@B4SBDL81wk1W
No, because I don't think they should mandate it but maybe work together with tech companies instead.
@B4RW23Z1wk1W
Only if the algorithms affect the visibility of the content users post using the company's software.
@B4RCNZPRepublican1wk1W
No, but only if the government has requested the information/serious allegations of harm or misconduct
@B4R9VG81wk1W
It should be anyone's right to see how their info is being used but the government shouldn't be allowed to force that without a reason.
@B4R7CK81wk1W
For the better of the mental health of Americans, we should not have such personalized algorithms and look into if these companies are taking private information to personalize content so well.
@B4QMWSC1wk1W
Yes, with due process that guarantees everyone's safety and prevents it from falling into the wrong hands.
@B4Q58V2 1wk1W
Yes, but allow for companies to apply for patents before releasing the algorithm. Also force companies to share their algorithms to their customers.
@B4PVJ3Q1wk1W
I feel like companies should share their algorithm, however, adding a law that enables that could fuel censorship and may spiral into corrupt uses. Therefore, no.
@B4PFZRM2wks2W
Yes but there needs to be measures in place to protect intellectual property and insure the regulators arent sharing information with competitors
@B4NYZ7GWomen’s Equality2wks2W
this is an iffy because on one hand this would take care of more harmful things that happen on the app, but it would also allow the gov to destroy evidence
@B4NFFX32wks2W
I would say it depends on the purpose of the algorithms more than anything. There is no privacy if its mandated to be shared with regulators, it seems more socialist.
@B4MJFZV2wks2W
Yes, but only if these algorithms have been patented or are intellectually secure, so that no one can steal this as their own.
@B4M88N82wks2W
Yes but have a pyramid like department where only a few have access to many things and the lower your job is the less you have access to.
@B4M6H322wks2W
There should likely be some limits to ensure the safety of citizens especially when these tech companies are connected to non-US countries.
@B4LQR4Y2wks2W
only if suspected of criminal activity relating to their algorithms and the date they receive from them
@B4L2ZJP2wks2W
Yes, and all software and algorithms should be open source except for algorithims that are contributing to the security of the naiton,
@9ZTQW4V 2wks2W
Yes, but only in the interest of public good and fairness — regulators should have access to algorithms to prevent harmful practices, while still respecting intellectual property and competitive rights of private companies.
@B4HG3N53wks3W
In between, because some parts of the algorithms should be shared, but other parts might stay private because they allow companies to have an edge over other companies.
@B4HCYD9Independent3wks3W
Yes, but only to check if they are in line with regulations and do not violate the company’s privacy as well.
No, but large tech companies using closed-source software should be treated differently than open-source software in terms of liability, negligence, etc
@B4GRXWJ3wks3W
Yes, tech should be like knowledge, shared to everyone for free, for the betterment and advancement of humanity.
@B4G8L2M3wks3W
Yes, though regulators will be accountable to NDAs/trade secret to keep confidentiality while still regulating effectively
@B4G639W3wks3W
Yes, as long as those regulators don't use those algorithms in bad ways or affect the large tech company's bottom line.
@B4FZTP93wks3W
Tech companies should permit trained government employees to view algorithms but not retain or store specific information.
@B4FVWCW3wks3W
Yes, but it should be federally regulated and not public information that can be shared with other businesses unless found guilty of violations.
@B4FSY223wks3W
I believe that there should be some regulations, so there isn't any predatory practices. But I also believe that these companies exist to make a profit and their algorithm is their means of doing that, so it shouldn't be super tightly restricted.
@B4FM2853wks3W
I would say yes and no. Yes because it will help control the traffic of information that is provided for millions of Americans and no because of business confidentiality and government intervention
@B4FL8593wks3W
I can see the pros and cons with both sides. On one hand we want to encourage and protect privacy but on the other hand I dont want companies to take advantage of others
@B4FKB49Libertarian3wks3W
I believe they should be as nicely if they don't do that share their algorithms that they should be fine and penalized up to 45 to 75%
@B4FCJW4Republican3wks3W
No, for the sake of privacy, capitalism, freedom, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
No. But if one were to pay a large amount, then the large tech companies should share their algorithms.
@B4F52493wks3W
No, but this kind of transparency is highly desirable. It's just that "algorithms" can't be shared or directly investigated or separated from the service they apply to assuming they involve neural network technology.
@B4DZGPW3wks3W
Yes, but only in cases where there are legitimate concerns of possible abuse and only confidentially (algorithms not shared with the public or competing companies).
@B4DWP5P3wks3W
Somewhat only if they want to it’s there algorithms but they should be on the same side as the rest of us if they decide to hide it then truly figure the reason if they don’t wish to share something important though then yes
@B4DHKRQ3wks3W
A reply requires more information and depends on which regulators and the purpose for the information. In theory, it could be useful.
@B4D7N373wks3W
Regulators should mandate that the product intended for the public is given to them for preliminary testing, and experimental studies may be done on the product directly by regulators to determine whether or not the product is fit for consumption.
@B4CSQMT4wks4W
They should, but the government shouldn't be able to do anything unless the issue is extremely impertinent.
@B4CSJFP4wks4W
Yes the government should mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators because it will not only help with the fairness of practices but also would help with these large companies having such a big competitive advantage over the smaller companies that might've just started their business.
@B3VF5WVProgressive1mo1MO
I don't want a goverment, and corperationa should be regulated to insure the conplete safety of consumerz
@B3V952D1mo1MO
Under certain circumstances it should be shared with regulators especially based off of how the algorithms are.
@B3TSMHG2mos2MO
This depends on what that tech company does and if they have a major influence in our perception of the information. If it gets bad with that tool then they should be regulation
@B3TQX3M2mos2MO
To a certain extent and make sure the government doesn't negatively take advantage of their knowledge of the algorithm unless its for security.
@B3TGFTH2mos2MO
I think it should be a mix of both because if everyone has access, that can raise a whole other issue and if they don't, it can allow companies to do whatever they want with the information.
@B3TFBPY2mos2MO
it depends on what you mean, if it has to do with an unauthorized monitoring of me through cameras, then yes, but in general, no
@B3T3VDX2mos2MO
I believe that the government shouldn't have full control but some, because at the same time it's a company that a regulator created themselves.
@B3SVY8D2mos2MO
When they are using algorithms to interfere with elections and political matters they should be regulated.
@B3SVS8N2mos2MO
There should be regulation on algorithms, but it should not be in a way that gives government control over said algorithms.
@B3SMS492mos2MO
i think its dependent on where the company resides, for example tiktok. i think tiktok should have to share their information because they are owned by china and not an american company.
@B3S7QHG2mos2MO
the "regulator" is supposed to be peoples opinoin of the app, I think that random users should be chosen to explain what they think the platform would be better with or without.
@B3RY6F82mos2MO
I would need more information to determine the national security implications and if it is Constitutional.
@B3RWVXJ2mos2MO
Not all the time, but when a problem arises, the government should be able to mandate for tech companies to comply with their command without legal retaliation.
@B3RLH5Y2mos2MO
No, but there should be chances and balances on both sides to prevent corruption and rights violation.
@B3QZS5S2mos2MO
No we should not share anything with our government and it should be separated from public and private companies.
@B3QY5TF2mos2MO
I don't think the government should have certain access to algorithms for censorship reasons. But I don't think they should be unregulated either. I am unsure of exactly where the middle ground is here.
@B3QDTBKIndependent2mos2MO
I believe that tech companies are using algorithms that cause people to be influenced and create a dependcey on social media. I am against social media.
@B3PW5SV2mos2MO
If the government needs access to tech companies algorithms they need to obtain a search warrant to protect the rights of others.
@B3NTL6CIndependent2mos2MO
This should only be required if there is clear evidence that their content that's harmful to the country in their algorithms.
@B3NNG4S2mos2MO
They shouldn't because then you can get the government to tell you what to do based on your algorithm.
@B3MWNYJ2mos2MO
they should require regulators and transparency with the public for as much of the code/algorithms as possible
@B3MQPQM2mos2MO
yes and no because their are certain things that the company should keep private but that the rest of the information should be public knowledge
@B3MQ3HRProgressive2mos2MO
it depends on the purpose of the algorithm, like a video game bout unboxing an apartment is not a threat to anyone
@B3MGYG22mos2MO
they should go into detail regarding the user information being used for that companies own use, like what they look at to determine age or background information they use in other areas of the platform.
@B3M3TG72mos2MO
I think that the government should mandate that large tech companies share PARTS of their algorithms with regulators; the parts that won't harm their business confidentiality and competitive advantage.
@B3LFN2D2mos2MO
No, but the government should give more detail on issues that the algoithms have when the reports are givin
@B3LBMG32mos2MO
No, but there should be algorithmic transparency available to users and parents, with ability to adjust as needed.
@B3L4RYP2mos2MO
Yes, to a degree. Sexual and harmful content to children should be banned but other than that no. Free speech is the most important right.
@B3KGGVV2mos2MO
Yes, but only required to share enough for transparency and that they are not engaging in harmful practices.
@B3K8GWY2mos2MO
Only if there is a suspicion of issues, though the algorithms shouldn't be displayed to competitors.
@B3JM24T2mos2MO
Yes, but the companies would have their systems checked on a random basis and those who checked can't share any details about competing systems
@B3J9XJ92mos2MO
Government should punish large tech from squelching competition: allow people to make their data non-proprietary, and the proliferation of alternative algorithms.
@B3HXH5D2mos2MO
No, Government should not have a hand in social media as it violates the first amendment right to free speech
@B3HLBQ22mos2MO
It would have to depend on what the regulators are regulating like what part of the algorithm is being regulated
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