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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Province/Territory
Response rates from 313 York South - Weston voters.
61% Yes |
39% No |
61% Yes |
39% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 313 York South - Weston voters.
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Unique answers from York South - Weston voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, but only if those algorithms are kept confidential between the tech company and the regulator(s)
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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.
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Yes free speech should be allowed to a certain point to not being discriminatory and mean however there should be protections on privacy settings.
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Yes, but only under conditions of the strictest secrecy to ensure businesses can retain their competitive advantage.
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No; I suspect that if we ask for this, companies will simply block Canadian use like they did for news content.
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Tech companies are allowed to share generalized algorithms with regulators but not individual/personal ones
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Yes but only if it is in the best interest of the public to do so. For things such as healthcare and financial education.
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i'm unsure as i don't properly understand the ramifications of too much or too little government oversight with tech
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