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The problem with an "AI mindset" is that it tends to focus on the "magical algorithm" parts. A "Cybernetics mindset", by contrast, looks at the broader system o
by dr_dshiv 6y ago
The problem with an "AI mindset" is that it tends to focus on the "magical algorithm" parts. A "Cybernetics mindset", by contrast, looks at the broader system of feedback loops. For instance, an AI mindset will look at the ethics of the Youtube recommendation algorithm for optimizing user engagement. A cybernetics mindset will additionally look at the ethics of autoplay.
- aabhay 6y agoHow does autoplay work without AI?
- killjoywashere 6y agoI think the question was more about what do you optimize autoplay on if you are worried about ethics. Convexity trumps understanding. Method: Randomize exposure to autoplay, associate with other user data. Now you just have to decide what labels you want to optimize for. Do you value clicks? Complexity of linguistic output? Calories burned? Rate of visitation to white supremicist websites? All the other data (including autoplay) are festures.
- dr_dshiv 6y agoE.g., play the next episode of a show. Or, curated lists. The point is that the ethics aren't just in the algorithm.