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> Because TikTok’s “algorithm curates and recommends a tailored compilation of videos for a user’s FYP based on a variety of factors, including the user’s age a
by nness 2y ago
> Because TikTok’s “algorithm curates and recommends a tailored compilation of videos for a user’s FYP based on a variety of factors, including the user’s age and other demographics, online interactions, and other metadata,” it becomes TikTok’s own speech.
This is fascinating and raises some interesting questions about where the liability starts and stops i.e. is "trending/top right now/posts from following" the same as a tailored algorithm per user? Does Amazon become culpable for products on their marketplace? etc.
For good or for bad, this century's Silicon Valley was built on Section 230 and I don't foresee it disappearing any time soon. If anything, I suspect it will be supported by future/refined by legislation instead of removed. No one wants to be the person who legisliate away all online services...