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This is the Netflix algorithm problem. They had an algorithm that perfectly recommended content to you. Then they scrapped it and went back to star ratings. Wh
by mvkel 3y ago
This is the Netflix algorithm problem.
They had an algorithm that perfectly recommended content to you. Then they scrapped it and went back to star ratings. Why?
Netflix makes money from monthly subscriptions. They lose money when actually streaming content to users. So the ideal user from their standpoint is one who keeps paying but watches almost nothing.
Thus, the company is incentivized to put out just enough good stuff so you won't cancel, but they don't want you binging.
If Google sends users to pages and advertisers pay them, the incentive to address the content problem isn't there. In fact, LLM content may be another cash cow waiting in the wings.
- baq 3y agoYou're right, they never used the winning algorithm, possible for reasons you describe. The prize was a recruitment tool from the start, though. I don't think they ever intended to use any result.