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

No

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.

No, but if it's a threat to the common safety or the nation, then allow it.

The government should consider mandating the transparency of algorithms used by large tech companies to prevent societal harm and fraud.

Yes, but the information should not be public to other companies or even the people unless necessary.

Large tech companies should share their algorithms with regulators if their platforms are harmful towards society, including a large demographic of teenagers.

Yes, large tech companies that use algorithms to manipulate users should be required to open-source their algorithms for public review.

Intellectual property is a real thing, however the government getting into private business goes against America as a principle

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.

I think that its important that the Government only does that to ensure the security of this country isn't compromised and monitor that there are no issues

Yes, but only in cases in which serious allegations of misconduct are offered, supported by tangible evidence

I feel like tech companies shouldn't hide everything but also not tell everything; which could risk the spread of information where it is not needed.

No, only if there is suspicion of criminal activity by the company, fraud, scam, or national security threat.

the government should have the ability to force companies to do that but not require them to immediately

Algorithms of what? If it is about social media, maybe. If it is about, say, trading, absolutely not. There is still intellectual property that should not be subjected to public scrutiny because it is not about the public. On the other hand looking into algorithms is technically complex, hard to enforce and hard to scale. I would rather make the social media companies make public to regulators and the media all adds that are being published. Being able to see these adds, whom they have been targeted to, how many people have seen it, where, etc. will help regulators and the legacy media to keep an eye on public opinion manipulation. Also, it would help with investigations of money laundry since saying you just published an add 1M times and got a lot of money is like running a cassino.

If the algorithms they are using are harmful to U.S citizens then yes, we should enforce them to share there algorithms.

It all depends the information that is being gathered, if it has to do with personal life and privacy then yes, if it's simply with interest for well being, or anything alike then no.

Only in the event there is reason to believe they are acting unethically or there could be a security risk

private companies should remain laissez-fair, until they become monopolies. Then we regulate the rules.

Yes, but with limitations. Mandating large tech companies to share their algorithms with regulators can help ensure transparency, prevent bias, and protect consumer privacy. However, safeguards must be in place to protect trade secrets, innovation, and national security

It should be a open full transparent audit amongst all aspects rather than a dictatorial control on a singular form. This is easily compared to as technology evolves, we need to be more self-aware and cautious of decisions like Open source.

Depends on the algorithm. advertisment targeting methods should be presented, but others may not be to the extent of confidentially dangerous.

Yes, but those who see it should be required to sign NDA's and agree to never participate in the stock market for said industry.

Yes, and they should make their code public domain too, so that if they abandon software, the public can keep it alive for them.

Not share it, but patent it and get it approved by a regulator so that there will be no hyper-captilization

Only if there larger corporation is part of a government regarding ours as a form of cyber terror or hacking

Yes but only on the condition that the people that are actually educated in technology hold positions of power.

This should be handled case by case. If a company is proven to be suspicious then mandates should be made for them to share the algorithms with regulators only. In no case should the algorithms be shared with the public or competing companies.

to an extent, yes, but for certain sites such as video sharing sites, it could be dangerous or damaging to know the full scope of the algorithm.

They should be transparent and share the algorithm in a way where the government can see and understand it, but the government shouldn't make any changes unless the law decides the algorithm is bad or something

Others may believe it could compromise trade secrets and innovation. A balanced approach, such as limited disclosures under strict confidentiality, might be a better solution.

All tech companies need to be monitored. We need to stop allowing these large companies to make victims out of their customers by profiting off their private information.

Yes, but trade secrets should be kept confidential between the regulators and the company. Testing and certification should be made public knowledge,

In situations of abuse or cybercrime, there should be a limited allowance of how much is shared legally; otherwise, there should be no allowance. Algorithms are trade secrets and give businesses competitive advantages that should not be given up. Otherwise, it both stifles' innovations and gives up a huge chunk of what makes Chrome different from Bing or Honda from Tesla.

I think this could help seeing as there have been safety issues with other countries invading our citizen's privacy through social media

If the company comes up with an algorithm, it should be their choice wether they share It or not unless peoples lives are endangered.

Share the algorithm with the PUBLIC, and make it easily accessible. But you can trademark it or claim it so no other corporation can mimic it.

I don't think the government should mandate all large tech companies. I believe that the tech companies should have a choice to share if they want to.

no it is up to them, but if its found they are miss using it it could be changed. They are given trust and if the break it they lose autonomy on there algerithems.

yes, they 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.

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.

No, Regulators should however make sure these companies are transparent with the public about their algorithms

No but there should be a department that ensures that the algorithms do not violate confidentiality and privacy.

I would support it if the confidentiality between businesses are maintained and the information couldn't be leaked

its good to keep an eye out but people also need privacy and private info getting shared in such a large way is a bit bad

No, as some of these large tech companies are private and shouldn't be mandated to share any algorithms with regulators.

I feel that as long as they do not hinder or try to control us and our freedoms I do not have much problem with them maintaining secrecy of systems.

Only if the large companies are being investigated and or being subsidised by the government with the company’s consent. It’s still a PRIVATE BUSINESS

I don't want a goverment, and corperationa should be regulated to insure the conplete safety of consumerz

Under certain circumstances it should be shared with regulators especially based off of how the algorithms are.

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

To a certain extent and make sure the government doesn't negatively take advantage of their knowledge of the algorithm unless its for security.

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.

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

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.

When they are using algorithms to interfere with elections and political matters they should be regulated.

There should be regulation on algorithms, but it should not be in a way that gives government control over said algorithms.

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.

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.

I would need more information to determine the national security implications and if it is Constitutional.

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.

No, but there should be chances and balances on both sides to prevent corruption and rights violation.

No we should not share anything with our government and it should be separated from public and private companies.

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.

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.

If the government needs access to tech companies algorithms they need to obtain a search warrant to protect the rights of others.

This should only be required if there is clear evidence that their content that's harmful to the country in their algorithms.

They shouldn't because then you can get the government to tell you what to do based on your algorithm.

they should require regulators and transparency with the public for as much of the code/algorithms as possible

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

it depends on the purpose of the algorithm, like a video game bout unboxing an apartment is not a threat to anyone

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.

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.

No, but the government should give more detail on issues that the algoithms have when the reports are givin

No, but there should be algorithmic transparency available to users and parents, with ability to adjust as needed.

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.

Yes, but only required to share enough for transparency and that they are not engaging in harmful practices.

Only if there is a suspicion of issues, though the algorithms shouldn't be displayed to competitors.

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

Government should punish large tech from squelching competition: allow people to make their data non-proprietary, and the proliferation of alternative algorithms.

No, Government should not have a hand in social media as it violates the first amendment right to free speech

It would have to depend on what the regulators are regulating like what part of the algorithm is being regulated

Regardless, companies large enough to merit the question should be broken up as economic and social liabilities

I think there should be limits to some things, such as sexual content, but ensure true free speech to all

Yes, but should not be allowed to change it for any reason involving censorship or to push a political ideology

No, but incentives should be changed so it is not profitable to sell the user and store infinite data on them.

they shouldn't be required but with reasonable suspicion of any illegal activity they should then be required to share their algorithms

More transparency will increase trust, but you can't ask a company to fully reveal its algorithms to be stolen by others

No, this is also just very obsolete. Not many or any at all everyday citizens mind the algorithms offered by companies and if an algorithm is pushing an agenda I don’t agree with I simply don’t interact.