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Good analogy. The solution, however, isn't prohibition or age restrictions; it's either regulating the algorithms or holding these companies responsible for th
by josho 10mo ago
Good analogy.
The solution, however, isn't prohibition or age restrictions; it's either regulating the algorithms or holding these companies responsible for the adverse outcomes their platforms contribute to. Safe harbor laws made sense when tech wasn't filtering/promoting content, now that they are influencing the material we see, these laws must no longer apply.
This may mean adopting a modern equivalent to libel laws. Something akin to: if an algorithm pushes false information, the company behind the algorithm can be sued for harm. Disallow terms of service that force arbitration or cap liability limits.
- thfuran 10mo agoI think the solution is banning accepting compensation for third party advertising.
- qu4z-2 10mo agoI know all the reasons it "wouldn't work", but I'd love to see somewhere try this.
- strangattractor 10mo agoI dislike banning things as much as the next person. I have raised a kid though. I know parents that have limited their children's access to social media and gaming. The children seem less anxious and have longer attention spans in my anecdotal opinion. I am for punishing companies that seem to think it is ok to be socially irresponsible if profitable;)