That's already here and all those machines are easily overruled by those in power. The "algorithm" is something that the powerful rely on when it's convenient

That's already here and all those machines are easily overruled by those in power. The "algorithm" is something that the powerful rely on when it's convenient and ignore when it's not. It's a political battle more than a technical one. I'd surmise i as Authortiarianism Vs not and the former has made great strides in these last 22 years, but specially the last 3 (as in sept 11 2001 security theater and covid policies hygiene/security theater).