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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@B2WVT6F2mos2MO
i'm unsure as i don't properly understand the ramifications of too much or too little government oversight with tech
@B42PTZ8Conservative2wks2W
Depends if it leads to a criminal conviction, then the government should be involved or at least from the level of justice.
@B3DQ7BN1mo1MO
No, but they should detail what the algorithm does and why it does what it does. They do not need to give away the code or trade secret, but they must show outcomes on a repeatable basis to prove function is not malicious.
@B2VXQRMConservative2mos2MO
No. But the public need to be educated on algorithms, how they work, and make their own decisions if the chose to use that app.
@B2VLBCP2mos2MO
No, but government cannot fall corrupt to these big multi millionaire companies. They must remain nationism - citizens first
@B2Q3HPW2mos2MO
Large tech needs to be regulated against misinformation, corporate tyranny, invasion of privacy, and force feeding choices.
@B2HND792mos2MO
While it ensures accountability and prevention of of harm, the questions of protection of intellectual property concerns should be considered
@B229T774mos4MO
Yes but there is a fine line on the subject , they should to protect consumers without loosing company’s confidentiality
@9ZLJC9N5mos5MO
they should not share unless they complete trust the regulators and think that it is best for them to share with them
@9ZLJC2B5mos5MO
it really depends on if its a small business if its a small business then no but if its is a big business then yes
@9ZF4M8J5mos5MO
How would this be enforced- as ling as consumers know there is an algorithm it should be up to then to balance it
@9YL4MGJ5mos5MO
If the company should tell that regulator about chemicals or more. But huge secrets should be given to government agencies and not normal day people.
@iAmCodeMonkeyLibertarian 5mos5MO
Maybe. Depends if the algorithm specifically targets users with unwanted advertising or other useless fluff.
@9WZVYVT5mos5MO
Depends on how it's done. Sharing information with the government could be scary, what would the government do with that information?
@9WTFLNN5mos5MO
They aren't obliged to but if they were questioned by any organization or group, they should willingly share the algorithms.
@9W8GJCB6mos6MO
As long as they are approved government officials and will be tried for treason if they reveal proprietary information. But to ensure safe tech, yes.
@9RCBSYB9mos9MO
Transparency should be expected but only so far as to ensure fair practices and the prevention of abuse. The government "watchdogs" would have to be regulated and all information considered classified and not for public viewing.
@9QQVM6K9mos9MO
Np, I don't think it's fair. They don't owe anyone an explanation of how they developed their algorithm. Unless it poses a threat or they want to. It's their creation, and they shouldn't be forced to share with regulators.
@9MLT56X11mos11MO
Yes, and the algorithm should be public and open source.
@9MLK4C611mos11MO
Yes, and algorithms should be shared with all consumers
@9MW9BY2 11mos11MO
if the company has data from/about the local population then it should be mandatory for ensuring public safety and rights.
@9MLXWMN11mos11MO
There can be non-governmental third party auditors that can do this. NOT the government. It leads to only one thing, state directly interfering and curtailing freedom of speech.
@B4F65ZG2 days2D
Yes, under strict guidelines to ensure compliance from tech companies without jeopardizing their proprietary information.
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