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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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
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@B3VGV2T 1mo1MO
To support the idea that social media should be regulated, consider these points: misinformation poses a serious threat to public health and safety, hate speech can incite violence, and data breaches can harm individuals and communities. Regulation can help mitigate these risks while upholding freedom of speech.
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1. Combating Misinformation and Disinformation:
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Misinformation spread on social media can undermine public trust, influence elections, and even lead to dangerous outcomes, like vaccine hesitancy or violence.
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@B5V5HTVProgressive2wks2W
To support the idea that social media should be regulated, consider these points: misinformation poses a serious threat to public health and safety, hate speech can incite violence, and data breaches can harm individuals and communities. Regulation can help mitigate these risks while upholding freedom of speech.
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1. Combating Misinformation and Disinformation:
Impact:
Misinformation spread on social media can undermine public trust, influence elections, and even lead to dangerous outcomes, like vaccine hesitancy or violence.
@B5SGFPWProgressive3wks3W
Studies show the content that travels the fastest tend to be bombastic and sensationalist and full of mis- and disinformation. The spreading of this disinformation leads to real world consequences.
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@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
No, only if there are serious allegations of harm or misconduct
@B3VGV2T 1mo1MO
A strong counter-argument to the "no regulation except for serious harm" stance is that a more proactive approach, including regulation of algorithms and platforms, is necessary to address systemic issues like misinformation, hate speech, and online harassment, even when individual cases of clear harm are not immediately apparent. This approach acknowledges that platforms' architectures and algorithms can amplify harmful content, and that regulating platforms proactively can prevent broader damage.
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Social media is dangerous because it imposes unrealistic standards on people however government involvement in it is not better.
@B5TKLF4Progressive3wks3W
Its clear that unregulated social media regulation has caused a large social and political crisis in this country
@B5SGFPWProgressive3wks3W
It's difficult trying to understand how these algorithms work without being able to see under the hood. Studies show the content that travels the fastest tend to be bombastic and sensationalist and full of mis- and disinformation. The spreading of this disinformation leads to real world consequences.
@9MR5C9TRepublican1yr1Y
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.
@9K99V29 1yr1Y
Yes, as long as it's only shared with regulators and not the public except in the cases of harm or abuse
@RightsBagelsLibertarian11mos11MO
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.
@9MNGKL21yr1Y
No, but if it's a threat to the common safety or the nation, then allow it.
@9R8SQN212mos12MO
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.
@DeterminedP0l1cy11mos11MO
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?
@9YFTCQT8mos8MO
The government should consider mandating the transparency of algorithms used by large tech companies to prevent societal harm and fraud.
@9RLPHBWIndependent11mos11MO
Yes, but the information should not be public to other companies or even the people unless necessary.
@B3Z347Y4mos4MO
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.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
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?
@9THFGQT10mos10MO
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.
@9THF2Z210mos10MO
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 9mos9MO
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.
@B5XPM8FIndependent7 days7D
Yes, but the regulatory capacity must be non-political and designed to avoid capture by industry or special interest groups.
@B4RTX8T3mos3MO
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.
@9X9CQ9J8mos8MO
Large tech companies should share their algorithms with regulators if their platforms are harmful towards society, including a large demographic of teenagers.
@9TMPR9710mos10MO
Yes, large tech companies that use algorithms to manipulate users should be required to open-source their algorithms for public review.
@9RDML6X12mos12MO
Intellectual property is a real thing, however the government getting into private business goes against America as a principle
@9PZ2HB51yr1Y
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.
@9RNXRTN11mos11MO
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
@9RPFLXP11mos11MO
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.
@B5YHXY72 days2D
Yes under limited circumstances where health, safety, crime, etc. are a factor. Should have judicial oversight.
@B5YFPTJProgressive3 days3D
Yes, and both all software and algorithms should be open source and share the algorithms to customers.
Government entities lack the expertise to analyze the algorithms in theory I agree in practice I don’t think it’s feasible
@B5XJ787 1wk1W
Determine what the social costs of keeping the algorithms secret are and then tax the externality in proportion to the social damage it causes
@B5XJ46Q1wk1W
yes but idk about government regulators being the ones to monitor this. customers should definitely have more of a view on these things, everything I learn about them is godawful.
@B5VYSLX2wks2W
Maybe, it depends how it will benefit regulators even though their job is to regulate, but they should do something good with the shares they'll be getting if that were to come into fruition.
@B5V55R3 2wks2W
Algorithms should be open source and shared. Implementation can still be privatized to allow for distinction between companies. Lunix does it, so can everyone else.
@B5T8DN93wks3W
Yes, but that information doesn't have to be available to other companies or the public unless there are allegations of harm or misconduct
@B5SXPJF3wks3W
Abolish intellectual property rights, as they effectively create monopolies. They can just keep secrets.
@B5SW3H23wks3W
American tech companies should do what's best for their business. As long as it's constitutional, legal, and doesn't threaten American national security.
@B5SN6FP3wks3W
Algorithms should only be provided under the pretense of investigation or under clear evidence of illegal behavior or mishandling
@B5SHDLY3wks3W
Let the companies do what’s best for their business, unless they are breaking some sort of laws and are infringing on constitutional rights.
@B5SCX733wks3W
No, only if there's a warrant for that information in case of a lawsuit, but all consumer privacy should be protected and any information they collect needs to be disclosed with the consumers.
@B5S6M363wks3W
No, its not really fair for the larger companies to fair their data when the smaller companies can don't need to, the smaller companies can take the data.
@B5S6JGV3wks3W
Not really, since it would be depending on if the company is actually abusing it or if there is evidence of it happening, but also the fact that companies also have their own choice to keep it private or not. So it really depens on the situtation.
@B5S5DSB3wks3W
Its better if they do and it's more trustworthy if they do, but only required if there is allegations of misconduct or harm
Yes, while ensuring their information won't be leaked, but open source should be encouraged with assistance for IP accreditation and rights
@B5NRNFR1mo1MO
Only in situations where there is someone who has a warrant or someone has suspicious activity on their account
@B5NKMXB1mo1MO
Yes, algorithm can be very controlling, those negative companies need to become healthier for media.
@B5M2ZKJProgressive1mo1MO
As long as there is no censorship and we are told nothing but the truth, we should investigate people who hold a lot of money or have allegations of wrong-doing.
@B5LDGRWRepublican1mo1MO
No, if the company is having success and not doing anything illegal, then I think they shouldn't have to.
@B5L3BRS 1mo1MO
Yes, but only in cases where there are serious concerns of harm, manipulation, or discrimination—especially if algorithms impact public welfare, elections, or mental health.
@B5KPSWC1mo1MO
yes, so long as it’s done in a way that prevents the algorithms themselves from being made to skew opinion of people by the regulators
@B5K7JDY1mo1MO
Algorithmic content delivery should be required to use bridging algorithms rather than engagement algorithms.
@B5J962N2mos2MO
Ideally I just want the government put a lot regulations when comes these tech companies with people personally info and data.
@B5HSSDD2mos2MO
Yes but it should be kept secret, unless the algorithm favors illegal, political leanings, or untrue posts.
@B5HH3C72mos2MO
No, only if there are serios allegations of harm or misconduct and the government has no right to interfere with private intellectual property.
@B5GQTJV2mos2MO
This would create more of a mixed economy rather than a market (more government control). Preventing abuse and ensuring fair practice is good, but there is always going to be a loop hole in anything to make something seem unfair which presents: do we want more of a command economy to prevent that from happening?
@B5GQSJB2mos2MO
Advertisement of Material things are not something that I feel is an important topic in a presidential election.
@B5G6G7V2mos2MO
mandating algorithm sharing with regulators can enhance transparency and protect the public, but it must be balanced with protections for intellectual property and innovation.
I believe companies algorithms shouldn't be secrets and there shouldn't be a block to access the type of algorithms citizens interact with day to day considering a lot of citizens consume social media or interact with algorithms it is important to know that companies are not abusing any sort of power they have with the information they feed citizens.
@B5FHB5P2mos2MO
i think if people want to know they should have the right but honeslty it depends, i personally do not care about algorithms.
@B5DQQTW2mos2MO
Personal algorithms are the property of the individual! No one has the right to the information without compensation.
@B5DQ9332mos2MO
there is a lot of dangerous content online that social media companies are not motivated to regulate because they want to make money by having more users. Government intervention could help with that problem, but it could also lead to increased government surveillance and censorship of not dangerous or obscene speech on these platforms.
@B5CJMCX2mos2MO
It should be mandated on an individual basis based on the type of tech and work the company in question is doing. Ai is a real threat possibility. Whatever information that gets shared with the government should also be accessible by any consumer of said product. Open source leads to potential hacking or data breaches. Companies who have threats of harm or misconduct should be severely investigated and essentially on a tightly regulated set of rules
@B5B2YGT2mos2MO
I feel that indiduals should be paid for all advertisments at a rate of 50% of the ad fees paid to prpigate adds. And users should own there own data. Users should be paid everytime the data is shared or bought. In this context this should be regulated.
Yes, but only after a reality where Congress passes regulations on how these algorithms may harm consumers, and then gather those algorithms to regulate and mitigate harm.
@B57WMT92mos2MO
They can patent it for a set period so there’s incentive to innovate but not just profit off it forever
@B57S6QXIndependent 2mos2MO
I believe that the government should set strict guidelines, and as long as companies are staying within those guidelines, government should stay out
@B562JS32mos2MO
Depends, because if he's doing it for a good cause, then he can, but if he's doing it to interfere with something that he doesn't need to, he shouldn't.
@B55ZG5Q2mos2MO
It is important for companies to be transparent with their customers WHILE maintaining privacy for both themselves and the customer.
@B53XX5YProgressive2mos2MO
no, only if its causes harm. Plus, the government has not right to private property( again except if it harmful)
@B4ZSH382mos2MO
Only if their is grounds that the algorithm holds key pieces of information. And if there was no bearing, they should remove that information from their records, to preserve those companies privacies.
@B4ZCR9Z2mos2MO
no, I feel like people wouldn't understand the algorithm's and end up making it look like most algorithm's are stealing our data or being used in a bad way to like spy on us or something
@B4Z8Z4G2mos2MO
im on the fence with how it helps not make lies and scams but yet it could also make them expensive and lazy
No, it would likely not help because algorithms (especially of AI) are usually so complex that no humans can understand them
@B4X377X2mos2MO
It depends on how the tech companies tactics were beforehand. If the overall agreeance is that things should be shared, then it would have to come to a vote.
@B4WDS8V 2mos2MO
Yes, and the algorithm should be treated as confidential secret information by the regulator not to be shared in any public forum in order to protect the privacy rights and competition within the market.
@B4WD7H52mos2MO
Yes and no if you tell them to share your breaking up the monopoly they have going but your infringing on there rights as a business under American law which is guarantied to them
@B4SBDL83mos3MO
No, because I don't think they should mandate it but maybe work together with tech companies instead.
@B4RW23Z3mos3MO
Only if the algorithms affect the visibility of the content users post using the company's software.
@B4RCNZPRepublican3mos3MO
No, but only if the government has requested the information/serious allegations of harm or misconduct
@B4R9VG83mos3MO
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.
@B4R7CK83mos3MO
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.
@B4QMWSC3mos3MO
Yes, with due process that guarantees everyone's safety and prevents it from falling into the wrong hands.
@B4Q58V2 3mos3MO
Yes, but allow for companies to apply for patents before releasing the algorithm. Also force companies to share their algorithms to their customers.
@B4PVJ3Q3mos3MO
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.
@B4PFZRM3mos3MO
Yes but there needs to be measures in place to protect intellectual property and insure the regulators arent sharing information with competitors
@B4NYZ7GWomen’s Equality3mos3MO
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
@B4NFFX33mos3MO
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.
@B4MJFZV3mos3MO
Yes, but only if these algorithms have been patented or are intellectually secure, so that no one can steal this as their own.
@B4M88N83mos3MO
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.
@B4M6H323mos3MO
There should likely be some limits to ensure the safety of citizens especially when these tech companies are connected to non-US countries.
@B4LQR4Y3mos3MO
only if suspected of criminal activity relating to their algorithms and the date they receive from them
@B4L2ZJP3mos3MO
Yes, and all software and algorithms should be open source except for algorithims that are contributing to the security of the naiton,
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