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You would think controlling what the world watches via algorithms with no oversight whatsoever would be a valuable thing to have. But having that AND getting a
by simbolit 3y ago
You would think controlling what the world watches via algorithms with no oversight whatsoever would be a valuable thing to have.
But having that AND getting ad money is more valuable, of course, so they do it.
- Ekaros 3y agoIsn't the first one what makes the later one valuable? And without it would have somewhat less value... And who would actually pay on what people watch? Would that really be sustainable model?
- slowmovintarget 3y agoThe first one lets you move opinion on things like AI regulation, anti-trust actions, election sentiment, and more... so the first one is valuable on its own. If you have the first, using it to get the second is like using a commercial passenger jet as a reading light (yes that's a Jim Butcher reference).
- Eddy_Viscosity2 3y agoThey also get all of your information/habits/etc.. It's pretty sweet being an all powerful tech company.
- taylodl 3y agoWhich has what value, exactly? I see the value being for lining up the ads you're most likely to be relevant to you. It increases the amount they can charge advertisers, and you're seeing ads that are more relevant to you. Is there some other value in having this information?
- simbolit 3y agoin the individual case, it's ads or blackmail (and because the latter is illegal, Google isn't doing it). in the aggregate, at the population level? very valuable. especially changes over time.