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I think we need to be careful in how this is read. It has some great public interest points, but also includes some language which more or less would prevent s
by mc32 5y ago
I think we need to be careful in how this is read. It has some great public interest points, but also includes some language which more or less would prevent sentiment that was contrary to regime policies, etc. But again, lots of positives too.
>"“Algorithmic recommendation service providers shall...:”
Art 6: “… actively disseminate positive energy, and promote the application of algorithms to be good.”
Art 8: “… not set up algorithm models that induce users to indulge in addiction, excessive consumption, etc. …”
Art 13: “… not generate synthetic false news information or disseminate it. …”
Art 14: “… not use algorithms to falsely register accounts, illegal transaction accounts, manipulate user accounts, or falsely like, comment, or forward …”
Art 16: “… notify users in a conspicuous manner of their provision of algorithmic recommendation services, and publicize the basic principles, purposes, and main operating mechanisms …”
Articles 18 and 19 are similar but emphasize the particularities of minors and the elderly — demographics that have very particular needs and requirements (e.g. minors shouldn’t have easy access to unsafe content and elders have specific medical necessities).
Art 17: “… provide users with options that are not tailored to their personal characteristics, or provide users with a convenient option to turn off the algorithmic recommendation service. …”"
- jpgvm 5y agoWell it's China. In the context of their system I think most Chinese would consider it to be a good law. It takes power away from private companies and extends the Chinese governments power to "ensure stability". That latter half most Westerners would probably find unsavory but it's just how China operates.