I like the idea of algorithm transparency. There were a few cases were people have tried to subpoena the source code from red light cameras, or DUI breathalyzer

I like the idea of algorithm transparency. There were a few cases were people have tried to subpoena the source code from red light cameras, or DUI breathalyzers. http://digital.law.washington.edu/dspace-law/bitstream/handle/1773.1/1069/7WJLTA123.pdf?sequence=4 http://digital.law.washington.edu/dspace-law/bitstream/handl... It's not clear cut as it seems is that states can side-step forcing discovery of the source code by arguing that the state prosecutor does not control / own the source code. This is of course moot in regards to a private entity like FB, Google or Twitter. They can ban anyone for any reason. Do they even need the "algorithms" excuse? Maybe if they ban someone for whom they get a lot of negative PR, then they can issue an apology "Sorry you feel this way, but algorithms did it, we swear".