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It's a simplification for folks who don't understand the nuances past "an algorithm" The intended audience here isn't computer scientists... it's... the public
by cheeze 4y ago
It's a simplification for folks who don't understand the nuances past "an algorithm"
The intended audience here isn't computer scientists... it's... the public.
It's pretty obvious what they mean by "algorithms", no? I feel like this is just being "akshyually" guy
- netsharc 4y agoAh, so just like people wanting to avoid "chemicals" in what they eat?
- mrWiz 4y agoI'm skeptical when this kind of language is used, particularly in the media. It feels like they're trying to drum up outrage by intentionally phrasing such that the public understanding differs from the technical meaning. I'm not saying that's what's happening in this case, just my typical initial reaction to seeing this pattern.