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I do believe that “something needs to be done”, about the various internet dis-info machines [0]. However, while the link shows a bunch of relatable stories, al
by phs318u 7y ago
I do believe that “something needs to be done”, about the various internet dis-info machines [0]. However, while the link shows a bunch of relatable stories, all it offers in response is a “sign up to Mozilla” button. That’s it. A newsletter. A bit disappointing and anti-climactic.
[0]. I have no idea what.
EDIT: I signed up to the newsletter.
- rolph 7y agotry veiwing with page style [css], turned off
- input_sh 7y agoThis is a more informative link about why they've done this: https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/our-recommendation-youtube/ https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/our-recommendation-yo...
- phs318u 7y agoAh! Didn’t see that (was viewing in a phone and requesting desktop site made no difference). Maybe the link was there and I missed it. In any case, thanks!
- fl0wenol 7y agoI like the conclusions they come to in their letter to social media, where they are requesting allowing researchers more insight and control, essentially enabling them to sample/simulate the recommendation engine and get more insight into how it clusters or relates contents. Furthermore they want to reduce limits on API keys so that more comprehensive academic research can be performed. They know the issue isn't so much the algorithm as those that are gaming it to empty extraction of peoples attention (== money), extreme, or harmful ends. In doing so we might better understand the problem and then provide tools or recommendation to social media and the public on the topic.
- hootbootscoot 7y agointeresting!