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Great examples. I think algorithms in sites like Facebook did something similar. In order to maximize view/clicks, they themselves created problems like an echo
by neel8986 8y ago
Great examples. I think algorithms in sites like Facebook did something similar. In order to maximize view/clicks, they themselves created problems like an echo chamber or promoting divisive articles which in turn made the whole experience worse
- reitanqild 8y agoAnd Google has "simplified" search by fuzzing terms until it is somewhat possible to use even if you really cannat spel. In the process they broke it so badly I now prefer DDG. (Who also gives me results I didn't ask for.)
- sizzle 8y agoFacebook algorithms making the whole experience worse is being quite charitable in describing what it did, considering it's huge role in spreading of fake news and biasing people's thinking towards the presidential election along with creating strong negative feedback loops.